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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.33, 962.18 and 352.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.33, 962.18 and 352.70 is: 529.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.33 : 962.18 = 352.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.33/962.18 = 352.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.33x = 962.18 × 352.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.33x = 339,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,354.31/641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.15

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