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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.37, 960.60 and 201.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.37, 960.60 and 201.71 is: 302.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.37 : 960.60 = 201.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.37/960.60 = 201.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.37x = 960.60 × 201.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.37x = 193,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,756.81/640.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.57

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