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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.30, 959.55 and 365.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.30, 959.55 and 365.98 is: 548.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.30 : 959.55 = 365.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.30/959.55 = 365.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.30x = 959.55 × 365.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.30x = 351,172.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,172.34/640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.45

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