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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.64, 962.64 and 367.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.64, 962.64 and 367.68 is: 551.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.64 : 962.64 = 367.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.64/962.64 = 367.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.64x = 962.64 × 367.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.64x = 353,943.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,943.48/641.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.62

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