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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 959.76 and 347.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 959.76 and 347.88 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 959.76 = 347.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/959.76 = 347.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 959.76 × 347.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 333,881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,881.31/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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