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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.03, 961.86 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.03, 961.86 and 380.08 is: 571.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.03 : 961.86 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.03/961.86 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.03x = 961.86 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.03x = 365,584.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,584.25/640.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.20

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