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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 962.03 and 367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 962.03 and 367.25 is: 550.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 962.03 = 367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/962.03 = 367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 962.03 × 367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 353,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,303.68/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.87

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