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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.36, 958.69 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.36, 958.69 and 376.01 is: 562.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.36 : 958.69 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.36/958.69 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.36x = 958.69 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.36x = 360,481.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 360,481.69/640.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.93

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