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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.21, 960.60 and 351.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.21, 960.60 and 351.64 is: 527.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.21 : 960.60 = 351.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.21/960.60 = 351.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.21x = 960.60 × 351.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.21x = 337,785.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,785.38/640.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.62

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