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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.55, 962.33 and 353.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.55, 962.33 and 353.55 is: 530.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.55 : 962.33 = 353.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.55/962.33 = 353.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.55x = 962.33 × 353.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.55x = 340,230.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,230.00/641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.33

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