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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.68 : 960 = 351.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.68/960 = 351.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.68x = 960 × 351.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.68x = 337,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,305.60/639.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.30

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