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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 958.82 and 365.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 958.82 and 365.40 is: 547.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 958.82 = 365.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/958.82 = 365.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 958.82 × 365.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 350,351.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,351.00/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.32

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