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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.50, 959.94 and 352.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.50, 959.94 and 352.14 is: 527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.50 : 959.94 = 352.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.50/959.94 = 352.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.50x = 959.94 × 352.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.50x = 338,033.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,033.27/640.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.76

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