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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.41, 958.33 and 380.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.41, 958.33 and 380.55 is: 569.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.41 : 958.33 = 380.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.41/958.33 = 380.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.41x = 958.33 × 380.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.41x = 364,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,691.16/640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.47

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