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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 962.28 and 348.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 962.28 and 348.78 is: 523.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 962.28 = 348.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/962.28 = 348.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 962.28 × 348.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 335,624.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,624.02/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.37

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