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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 640.97, 961.15 and 381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 640.97, 961.15 and 381.01 is: 571.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    640.97 : 961.15 = 381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    640.97/961.15 = 381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    640.97x = 961.15 × 381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    640.97x = 366,204.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,204.41/640.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.33

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