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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.41, 962.11 and 208.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.41, 962.11 and 208.56 is: 312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.41 : 962.11 = 208.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.41/962.11 = 208.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.41x = 962.11 × 208.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.41x = 200,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,657.66/641.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.84

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