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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.86, 961.89 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.86, 961.89 and 367.54 is: 550.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.86 : 961.89 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.86/961.89 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.86x = 961.89 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.86x = 353,533.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,533.05/641.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.79

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