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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 962.28 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.72, 962.28 and 367.34 is: 550.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.72 : 962.28 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.72/962.28 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.72x = 962.28 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.72x = 353,479.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,479.12/641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.83

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