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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 961.36 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 961.36 and 207.96 is: 311.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 961.36 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/961.36 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 961.36 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 199,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,924.43/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.88

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