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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 961.74 and 208.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 961.74 and 208.32 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 961.74 = 208.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/961.74 = 208.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 961.74 × 208.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 200,349.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,349.68/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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