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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.55, 960 and 348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.55, 960 and 348.05 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.55 : 960 = 348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.55/960 = 348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.55x = 960 × 348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.55x = 334,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,123.20/640.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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