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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.59, 962.79 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.59, 962.79 and 368.22 is: 552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.59 : 962.79 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.59/962.79 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.59x = 962.79 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.59x = 354,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,518.53/641.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.56

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