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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.04, 959.26 and 347.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.04, 959.26 and 347.54 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.04 : 959.26 = 347.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.04/959.26 = 347.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.04x = 959.26 × 347.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.04x = 333,381.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,381.22/640.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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