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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.40, 958.80 and 396.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.40, 958.80 and 396.24 is: 593.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.40 : 958.80 = 396.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.40/958.80 = 396.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.40x = 958.80 × 396.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.40x = 379,914.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,914.91/640.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.25

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