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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.18, 961.61 and 251.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.18, 961.61 and 251.00 is: 376.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.18 : 961.61 = 251.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.18/961.61 = 251.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.18x = 961.61 × 251.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.18x = 241,361.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,361.65/641.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.43

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