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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.86, 884.25 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.86, 884.25 and 392.10 is: 541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.86 : 884.25 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.86/884.25 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.86x = 884.25 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.86x = 346,714.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,714.43/640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.01

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