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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.94, 959.85 and 366.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.94, 959.85 and 366.20 is: 548.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.94 : 959.85 = 366.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.94/959.85 = 366.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.94x = 959.85 × 366.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.94x = 351,494.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,494.20/640.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.41

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