Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.68, 960 and 351.36
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 639.68, 960 and 351.36 is: 527.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
639.68 : 960 = 351.36 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
639.68/960 = 351.36/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
639.68x = 960 × 351.36 - Step 4: Simplify right side
639.68x = 337,305.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 337,305.60/639.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 527.30
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