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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.86, 960.39 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.86, 960.39 and 366.54 is: 549.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.86 : 960.39 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.86/960.39 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.86x = 960.39 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.86x = 352,021.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,021.35/640.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.30

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