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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.70, 960.93 and 352.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.70, 960.93 and 352.53 is: 527.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.70 : 960.93 = 352.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.70/960.93 = 352.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.70x = 960.93 × 352.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.70x = 338,756.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,756.65/641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.91

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