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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.59, 961.29 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.59, 961.29 and 367.22 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.59 : 961.29 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.59/961.29 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.59x = 961.29 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.59x = 353,000.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,000.11/640.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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