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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.36, 961.02 and 352.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.36, 961.02 and 352.36 is: 528.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.36 : 961.02 = 352.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.36/961.02 = 352.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.36x = 961.02 × 352.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.36x = 338,625.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,625.01/640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.80

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