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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.41, 961.98 and 368.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.41, 961.98 and 368.02 is: 551.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.41 : 961.98 = 368.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.41/961.98 = 368.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.41x = 961.98 × 368.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.41x = 354,027.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,027.88/641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.95

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