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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.45, 960.97 and 366.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.45, 960.97 and 366.72 is: 549.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.45 : 960.97 = 366.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.45/960.97 = 366.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.45x = 960.97 × 366.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.45x = 352,406.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,406.92/641.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.39

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