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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.40, 962.34 and 367.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.40, 962.34 and 367.73 is: 551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.40 : 962.34 = 367.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.40/962.34 = 367.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.40x = 962.34 × 367.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.40x = 353,876.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,876.48/641.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.73

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