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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.72, 959.82 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.72, 959.82 and 380.17 is: 569.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.72 : 959.82 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.72/959.82 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.72x = 959.82 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.72x = 364,894.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,894.77/640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.51

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