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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.87, 962.77 and 251.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.87, 962.77 and 251.85 is: 377.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.87 : 962.77 = 251.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.87/962.77 = 251.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.87x = 962.77 × 251.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.87x = 242,473.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,473.62/641.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.76

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