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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.67, 962.20 and 367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.67, 962.20 and 367.69 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.67 : 962.20 = 367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.67/962.20 = 367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.67x = 962.20 × 367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.67x = 353,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,791.32/641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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