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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.28, 958.71 and 365.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.28, 958.71 and 365.99 is: 548.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.28 : 958.71 = 365.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.28/958.71 = 365.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.28x = 958.71 × 365.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.28x = 350,880.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,880.67/640.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.01

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