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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.48, 961.12 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.48, 961.12 and 366.88 is: 549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.48 : 961.12 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.48/961.12 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.48x = 961.12 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.48x = 352,615.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,615.71/641.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.69

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