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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.96, 961.60 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.96, 961.60 and 348.48 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.96 : 961.60 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.96/961.60 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.96x = 961.60 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.96x = 335,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,098.37/640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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