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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 639.96, 960 and 385.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 639.96, 960 and 385.08 is: 577.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    639.96 : 960 = 385.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    639.96/960 = 385.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    639.96x = 960 × 385.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    639.96x = 369,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,676.80/639.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.66

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