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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.79, 960.37 and 351.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.79, 960.37 and 351.89 is: 527.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.79 : 960.37 = 351.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.79/960.37 = 351.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.79x = 960.37 × 351.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.79x = 337,938.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,938.92/640.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.38

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