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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 961.62 and 354.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 961.62 and 354.34 is: 531.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 961.62 = 354.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/961.62 = 354.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 961.62 × 354.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 340,740.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,740.43/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.51

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