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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.57, 959.96 and 381.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.57, 959.96 and 381.71 is: 571.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.57 : 959.96 = 381.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.57/959.96 = 381.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.57x = 959.96 × 381.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.57x = 366,419.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,419.62/641.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.13

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