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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 962.33 and 349.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.72, 962.33 and 349.46 is: 524.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.72 : 962.33 = 349.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.72/962.33 = 349.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.72x = 962.33 × 349.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.72x = 336,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,300.27/641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.06

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