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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.84, 960.45 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.84, 960.45 and 367.08 is: 550.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.84 : 960.45 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.84/960.45 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.84x = 960.45 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.84x = 352,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,561.99/640.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.16

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