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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.31, 962.28 and 381.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.31, 962.28 and 381.30 is: 572.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.31 : 962.28 = 381.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.31/962.28 = 381.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.31x = 962.28 × 381.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.31x = 366,917.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,917.36/641.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.14

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