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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.61, 960.88 and 366.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.61, 960.88 and 366.87 is: 549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.61 : 960.88 = 366.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.61/960.88 = 366.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.61x = 960.88 × 366.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.61x = 352,519.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,519.20/641.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.42

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