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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.44, 961.72 and 352.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.44, 961.72 and 352.08 is: 528.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.44 : 961.72 = 352.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.44/961.72 = 352.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.44x = 961.72 × 352.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.44x = 338,602.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,602.38/640.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.70

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