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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.00, 960.40 and 366.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.00, 960.40 and 366.62 is: 550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.00 : 960.40 = 366.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.00/960.40 = 366.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.00x = 960.40 × 366.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.00x = 352,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,101.85/640.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.16

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