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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.79, 962.70 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.79, 962.70 and 349.53 is: 524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.79 : 962.70 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.79/962.70 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.79x = 962.70 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.79x = 336,492.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,492.53/641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.30

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