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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.19, 962.31 and 352.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.19, 962.31 and 352.83 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.19 : 962.31 = 352.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.19/962.31 = 352.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.19x = 962.31 × 352.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.19x = 339,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,531.84/641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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