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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.68, 962.04 and 352.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.68, 962.04 and 352.72 is: 528.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.68 : 962.04 = 352.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.68/962.04 = 352.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.68x = 962.04 × 352.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.68x = 339,330.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,330.75/641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.82

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