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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.50, 961.31 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.50, 961.31 and 367.02 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.50 : 961.31 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.50/961.31 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.50x = 961.31 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.50x = 352,820.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,820.91/641.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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