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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.27, 960.86 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.27, 960.86 and 348.37 is: 522.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.27 : 960.86 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.27/960.86 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.27x = 960.86 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.27x = 334,733.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,733.27/640.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.80

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