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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.94, 884.44 and 361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.94, 884.44 and 361.12 is: 498.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.94 : 884.44 = 361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.94/884.44 = 361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.94x = 884.44 × 361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.94x = 319,388.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,388.97/640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.31

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