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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.01, 961.14 and 294.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.01, 961.14 and 294.21 is: 441.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.01 : 961.14 = 294.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.01/961.14 = 294.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.01x = 961.14 × 294.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.01x = 282,777.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,777.00/641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.14

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