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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.85, 962.97 and 251.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.85, 962.97 and 251.83 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.85 : 962.97 = 251.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.85/962.97 = 251.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.85x = 962.97 × 251.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.85x = 242,504.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,504.74/641.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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