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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 961.68 and 349.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 961.68 and 349.00 is: 522.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 961.68 = 349.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/961.68 = 349.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 961.68 × 349.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 335,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,621.51/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.99

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