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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.89, 962.81 and 251.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.89, 962.81 and 251.87 is: 377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.89 : 962.81 = 251.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.89/962.81 = 251.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.89x = 962.81 × 251.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.89x = 242,502.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,502.33/641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.80

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