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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.45, 961.52 and 251.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.45, 961.52 and 251.21 is: 376.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.45 : 961.52 = 251.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.45/961.52 = 251.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.45x = 961.52 × 251.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.45x = 241,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,543.44/641.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.56

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