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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641, 963.33 and 381.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641, 963.33 and 381.07 is: 572.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641 : 963.33 = 381.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641/963.33 = 381.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641x = 963.33 × 381.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641x = 367,096.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,096.16/641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.69

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