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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.81, 962.50 and 251.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.81, 962.50 and 251.71 is: 377.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.81 : 962.50 = 251.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.81/962.50 = 251.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.81x = 962.50 × 251.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.81x = 242,268.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,268.31/641.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.48

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