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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.69, 961.94 and 348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.69, 961.94 and 348.76 is: 522.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.69 : 961.94 = 348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.69/961.94 = 348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.69x = 961.94 × 348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.69x = 335,482.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,482.05/641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.81

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