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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 959.72 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 959.72 and 361.98 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 959.72 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/959.72 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 959.72 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 347,397.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,397.64/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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