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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 962.62 and 251.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.72, 962.62 and 251.72 is: 377.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.72 : 962.62 = 251.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.72/962.62 = 251.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.72x = 962.62 × 251.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.72x = 242,310.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,310.71/641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.60

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