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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.75, 962.60 and 364.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.75, 962.60 and 364.10 is: 546.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.75 : 962.60 = 364.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.75/962.60 = 364.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.75x = 962.60 × 364.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.75x = 350,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,482.66/641.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.14

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