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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.76, 961.52 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.76, 961.52 and 348.26 is: 522.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.76 : 961.52 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.76/961.52 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.76x = 961.52 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.76x = 334,852.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,852.41/640.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.59

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