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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.19, 959.73 and 365.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.19, 959.73 and 365.91 is: 548.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.19 : 959.73 = 365.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.19/959.73 = 365.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.19x = 959.73 × 365.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.19x = 351,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,174.80/640.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.55

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