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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 884.30 and 392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 884.30 and 392.27 is: 541.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 884.30 = 392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/884.30 = 392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 884.30 × 392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 346,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,877.98/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.24

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