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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.25, 962.16 and 380.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.25, 962.16 and 380.37 is: 571.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.25 : 962.16 = 380.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.25/962.16 = 380.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.25x = 962.16 × 380.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.25x = 365,976.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,976.80/640.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.62

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