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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 960.93 and 348.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 960.93 and 348.50 is: 522.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 960.93 = 348.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/960.93 = 348.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 960.93 × 348.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 334,879.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,879.30/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.24

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