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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.50, 962.35 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.50, 962.35 and 333.72 is: 500.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.50 : 962.35 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.50/962.35 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.50x = 962.35 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.50x = 321,154.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,154.61/641.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.63

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