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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.21, 961.18 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.21, 961.18 and 250.92 is: 376.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.21 : 961.18 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.21/961.18 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.21x = 961.18 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.21x = 241,178.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,178.66/641.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.13

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