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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 961.16 and 352.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 961.16 and 352.42 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 961.16 = 352.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/961.16 = 352.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 961.16 × 352.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 338,727.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,727.84/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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