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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.06, 960.22 and 351.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.06, 960.22 and 351.42 is: 527.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.06 : 960.22 = 351.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.06/960.22 = 351.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.06x = 960.22 × 351.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.06x = 337,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,440.51/640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.20

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