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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.53, 961.02 and 366.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.53, 961.02 and 366.85 is: 550.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.53 : 961.02 = 366.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.53/961.02 = 366.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.53x = 961.02 × 366.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.53x = 352,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,550.19/640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.40

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