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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 961.47 and 352.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 961.47 and 352.26 is: 528.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 961.47 = 352.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/961.47 = 352.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 961.47 × 352.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 338,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,687.42/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.24

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