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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.10, 961.95 and 367.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.10, 961.95 and 367.42 is: 551.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.10 : 961.95 = 367.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.10/961.95 = 367.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.10x = 961.95 × 367.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.10x = 353,442.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,442.25/641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.31

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