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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.33, 960 and 293.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.33, 960 and 293.76 is: 440.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.33 : 960 = 293.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.33/960 = 293.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.33x = 960 × 293.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.33x = 282,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,009.60/640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.42

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