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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.33, 962.06 and 208.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.33, 962.06 and 208.38 is: 312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.33 : 962.06 = 208.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.33/962.06 = 208.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.33x = 962.06 × 208.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.33x = 200,473.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,473.02/641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.59

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