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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.72, 960.96 and 367.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.72, 960.96 and 367.12 is: 550.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.72 : 960.96 = 367.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.72/960.96 = 367.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.72x = 960.96 × 367.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.72x = 352,787.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,787.64/640.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.61

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