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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.86, 961.28 and 366.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.86, 961.28 and 366.75 is: 550.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.86 : 961.28 = 366.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.86/961.28 = 366.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.86x = 961.28 × 366.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.86x = 352,547.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,547.61/640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.12

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