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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.53, 960.63 and 347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.53, 960.63 and 347.92 is: 520.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.53 : 960.63 = 347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.53/960.63 = 347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.53x = 960.63 × 347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.53x = 334,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,222.39/641.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.98

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