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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.30, 960.14 and 366.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.30, 960.14 and 366.32 is: 549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.30 : 960.14 = 366.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.30/960.14 = 366.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.30x = 960.14 × 366.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.30x = 351,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,718.48/640.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.30

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