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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.89, 962.97 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.89, 962.97 and 349.38 is: 524.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.89 : 962.97 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.89/962.97 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.89x = 962.97 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.89x = 336,442.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,442.46/641.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.14

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