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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.47, 962.21 and 367.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.47, 962.21 and 367.37 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.47 : 962.21 = 367.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.47/962.21 = 367.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.47x = 962.21 × 367.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.47x = 353,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,487.66/641.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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