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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.37, 961.12 and 348.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.37, 961.12 and 348.62 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.37 : 961.12 = 348.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.37/961.12 = 348.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.37x = 961.12 × 348.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.37x = 335,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,063.25/641.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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