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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 884.31 and 378.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 884.31 and 378.84 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 884.31 = 378.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/884.31 = 378.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 884.31 × 378.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 335,012.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,012.00/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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