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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.75, 960.34 and 362.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.75, 960.34 and 362.41 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.75 : 960.34 = 362.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.75/960.34 = 362.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.75x = 960.34 × 362.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.75x = 348,037.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,037.11/640.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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