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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.09, 962.06 and 352.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.09, 962.06 and 352.73 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.09 : 962.06 = 352.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.09/962.06 = 352.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.09x = 962.06 × 352.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.09x = 339,345.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,345.66/641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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