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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 960.27 and 366.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 960.27 and 366.14 is: 548.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 960.27 = 366.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/960.27 = 366.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 960.27 × 366.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 351,593.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,593.26/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.82

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