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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 962.16 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 962.16 and 385.44 is: 577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 962.16 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/962.16 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 962.16 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 370,854.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,854.95/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.87

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