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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.91, 884.39 and 392.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.91, 884.39 and 392.30 is: 541.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.91 : 884.39 = 392.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.91/884.39 = 392.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.91x = 884.39 × 392.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.91x = 346,939.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,939.81/640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.33

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