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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 958.61 and 347.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.40, 958.61 and 347.17 is: 519.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.40 : 958.61 = 347.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.40/958.61 = 347.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.40x = 958.61 × 347.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.40x = 332,798.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,798.95/640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.68

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