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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 962.02 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 962.02 and 348.81 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 962.02 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/962.02 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 962.02 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 335,560.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,560.45/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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