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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.06, 960.72 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.06, 960.72 and 348.08 is: 522.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.06 : 960.72 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.06/960.72 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.06x = 960.72 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.06x = 334,407.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,407.42/640.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.46

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