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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.53, 962.51 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.53, 962.51 and 348.24 is: 523.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.53 : 962.51 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.53/962.51 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.53x = 962.51 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.53x = 335,182.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,182.74/640.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.29

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