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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.66, 962.42 and 251.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.66, 962.42 and 251.57 is: 377.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.66 : 962.42 = 251.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.66/962.42 = 251.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.66x = 962.42 × 251.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.66x = 242,117.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,117.15/641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.33

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