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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 959.43 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 959.43 and 365.58 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 959.43 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/959.43 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 959.43 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 350,741.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,741.79/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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