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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.96, 884.42 and 375.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.96, 884.42 and 375.41 is: 518.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.96 : 884.42 = 375.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.96/884.42 = 375.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.96x = 884.42 × 375.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.96x = 332,021.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,021.85/640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.01

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