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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.67, 961.16 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.67, 961.16 and 348.37 is: 522.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.67 : 961.16 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.67/961.16 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.67x = 961.16 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.67x = 334,839.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,839.31/640.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.64

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