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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.88, 960.82 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.88, 960.82 and 366.50 is: 549.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.88 : 960.82 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.88/960.82 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.88x = 960.82 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.88x = 352,140.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,140.53/640.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.46

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