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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.96, 960.96 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.96, 960.96 and 352.32 is: 528.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.96 : 960.96 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.96/960.96 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.96x = 960.96 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.96x = 338,565.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,565.43/640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.22

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