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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 960.74 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 960.74 and 348.37 is: 522.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 960.74 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/960.74 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 960.74 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 334,691.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,691.46/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.05

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