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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 961.68 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 961.68 and 367.56 is: 550.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 961.68 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/961.68 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 961.68 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 353,475.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,475.10/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.69

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