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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.48, 962.22 and 354.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.48, 962.22 and 354.72 is: 532.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.48 : 962.22 = 354.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.48/962.22 = 354.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.48x = 962.22 × 354.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.48x = 341,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,318.68/641.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.08

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