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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.54, 962.48 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.54, 962.48 and 251.55 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.54 : 962.48 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.54/962.48 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.54x = 962.48 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.54x = 242,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,112.47/641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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