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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.41, 960.20 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.41, 960.20 and 366.12 is: 548.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.41 : 960.20 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.41/960.20 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.41x = 960.20 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.41x = 351,546.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,546.59/640.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.94

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