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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 959.07 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 959.07 and 379.52 is: 568.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 959.07 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/959.07 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 959.07 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 363,988.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,988.64/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.70

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