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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.64, 961.08 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.64, 961.08 and 368.48 is: 552.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.64 : 961.08 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.64/961.08 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.64x = 961.08 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.64x = 354,138.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,138.76/640.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.79

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