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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.80, 961.20 and 349.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.80, 961.20 and 349.20 is: 523.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.80 : 961.20 = 349.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.80/961.20 = 349.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.80x = 961.20 × 349.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.80x = 335,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,651.04/640.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.80

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