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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.85, 884.36 and 392.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.85, 884.36 and 392.13 is: 541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.85 : 884.36 = 392.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.85/884.36 = 392.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.85x = 884.36 × 392.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.85x = 346,785.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,785.07/640.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.14

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