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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 961.41 and 381.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 961.41 and 381.09 is: 571.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 961.41 = 381.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/961.41 = 381.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 961.41 × 381.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 366,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,383.74/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.04

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