Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 961.82 and 337
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 641, 961.82 and 337 is: 505.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
641 : 961.82 = 337 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
641/961.82 = 337/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
641x = 961.82 × 337 - Step 4: Simplify right side
641x = 324,133.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 324,133.34/641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 505.67
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