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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.73, 961.05 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.73, 961.05 and 365.96 is: 548.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.73 : 961.05 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.73/961.05 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.73x = 961.05 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.73x = 351,705.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,705.86/640.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.91

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