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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.27, 960.41 and 353.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.27, 960.41 and 353.53 is: 530.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.27 : 960.41 = 353.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.27/960.41 = 353.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.27x = 960.41 × 353.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.27x = 339,532.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,532.23/640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.30

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