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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.08, 961.08 and 380.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.08, 961.08 and 380.52 is: 571.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.08 : 961.08 = 380.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.08/961.08 = 380.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.08x = 961.08 × 380.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.08x = 365,710.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,710.16/640.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.35

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