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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.89, 960.62 and 366.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.89, 960.62 and 366.38 is: 549.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.89 : 960.62 = 366.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.89/960.62 = 366.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.89x = 960.62 × 366.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.89x = 351,951.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,951.96/640.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.16

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