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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.29, 958.45 and 347.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.29, 958.45 and 347.06 is: 519.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.29 : 958.45 = 347.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.29/958.45 = 347.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.29x = 958.45 × 347.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.29x = 332,637.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,637.92/640.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.52

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