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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.88, 884.46 and 375.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.88, 884.46 and 375.38 is: 518.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.88 : 884.46 = 375.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.88/884.46 = 375.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.88x = 884.46 × 375.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.88x = 332,008.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,008.59/640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.05

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