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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.26, 960.17 and 366.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.26, 960.17 and 366.44 is: 549.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.26 : 960.17 = 366.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.26/960.17 = 366.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.26x = 960.17 × 366.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.26x = 351,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,838.06/640.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.52

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