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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.27, 962.18 and 333.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.27, 962.18 and 333.34 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.27 : 962.18 = 333.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.27/962.18 = 333.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.27x = 962.18 × 333.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.27x = 320,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,732.97/641.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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