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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.82, 961.29 and 348.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.82, 961.29 and 348.14 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.82 : 961.29 = 348.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.82/961.29 = 348.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.82x = 961.29 × 348.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.82x = 334,658.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,658.69/640.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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