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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.78, 962.10 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.78, 962.10 and 251.50 is: 377.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.78 : 962.10 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.78/962.10 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.78x = 962.10 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.78x = 241,968.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,968.15/641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.03

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