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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 961.07 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 961.07 and 348.59 is: 522.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 961.07 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/961.07 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 961.07 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 335,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,014.59/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.37

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