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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 962.64 and 333.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 962.64 and 333.24 is: 500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 962.64 = 333.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/962.64 = 333.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 962.64 × 333.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 320,790.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,790.15/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.33

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