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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.55, 962.40 and 367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.55, 962.40 and 367.57 is: 551.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.55 : 962.40 = 367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.55/962.40 = 367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.55x = 962.40 × 367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.55x = 353,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,742.72/641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.39

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