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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.46, 961.30 and 366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.46, 961.30 and 366.97 is: 549.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.46 : 961.30 = 366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.46/961.30 = 366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.46x = 961.30 × 366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.46x = 352,768.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,768.26/641.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.95

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