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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.87, 963.45 and 349.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.87, 963.45 and 349.28 is: 524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.87 : 963.45 = 349.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.87/963.45 = 349.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.87x = 963.45 × 349.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.87x = 336,509.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,509.00/641.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.27

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