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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.20, 957.87 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.20, 957.87 and 351.84 is: 526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.20 : 957.87 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.20/957.87 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.20x = 957.87 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.20x = 337,016.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,016.98/640.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.42

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