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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.32, 958.85 and 365.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.32, 958.85 and 365.93 is: 547.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.32 : 958.85 = 365.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.32/958.85 = 365.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.32x = 958.85 × 365.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.32x = 350,870.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,870.32/640.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.96

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