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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.16, 960.60 and 347.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.16, 960.60 and 347.66 is: 521.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.16 : 960.60 = 347.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.16/960.60 = 347.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.16x = 960.60 × 347.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.16x = 333,957.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,957.39/640.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.68

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