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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.99, 960.56 and 348.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.99, 960.56 and 348.24 is: 521.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.99 : 960.56 = 348.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.99/960.56 = 348.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.99x = 960.56 × 348.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.99x = 334,505.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,505.41/640.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.86

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