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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.75, 962.89 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.75, 962.89 and 251.87 is: 377.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.75 : 962.89 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.75/962.89 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.75x = 962.89 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.75x = 242,523.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,523.10/641.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.91

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