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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 961.82 and 367.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641, 961.82 and 367.40 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 961.82 = 367.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/961.82 = 367.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 961.82 × 367.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 353,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,372.67/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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