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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 959.01 and 293.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 959.01 and 293.75 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 959.01 = 293.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/959.01 = 293.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 959.01 × 293.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 281,704.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,704.39/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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