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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.36, 960.49 and 365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.36, 960.49 and 365.59 is: 548.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.36 : 960.49 = 365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.36/960.49 = 365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.36x = 960.49 × 365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.36x = 351,138.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,138.91/640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.35

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