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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.62, 961.83 and 348.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.62, 961.83 and 348.69 is: 522.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.62 : 961.83 = 348.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.62/961.83 = 348.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.62x = 961.83 × 348.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.62x = 335,380.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,380.50/641.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.71

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