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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 961.88 and 366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 961.88 and 366.68 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 961.88 = 366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/961.88 = 366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 961.88 × 366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 352,702.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,702.16/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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