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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.13, 959.45 and 366.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.13, 959.45 and 366.35 is: 549.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.13 : 959.45 = 366.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.13/959.45 = 366.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.13x = 959.45 × 366.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.13x = 351,487.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,487.88/640.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.09

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