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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.82, 962.75 and 367.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.82, 962.75 and 367.79 is: 551.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.82 : 962.75 = 367.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.82/962.75 = 367.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.82x = 962.75 × 367.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.82x = 354,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,083.17/641.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.69

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