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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 962.04 and 381.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 962.04 and 381.68 is: 572.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 962.04 = 381.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/962.04 = 381.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 962.04 × 381.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 367,191.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,191.43/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.68

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