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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.83, 884.37 and 375.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.83, 884.37 and 375.30 is: 517.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.83 : 884.37 = 375.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.83/884.37 = 375.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.83x = 884.37 × 375.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.83x = 331,904.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,904.06/640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.93

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