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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640, 960.54 and 347.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640, 960.54 and 347.62 is: 521.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640 : 960.54 = 347.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640/960.54 = 347.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640x = 960.54 × 347.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640x = 333,902.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,902.91/640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.72

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