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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 961.70 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 961.70 and 251.10 is: 376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 961.70 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/961.70 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 961.70 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 241,484.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,484.02/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.66

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