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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 960.96 and 351.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 960.96 and 351.92 is: 527.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 960.96 = 351.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/960.96 = 351.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 960.96 × 351.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 338,181.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,181.04/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.88

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