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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.90, 960.42 and 382.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.90, 960.42 and 382.04 is: 571.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.90 : 960.42 = 382.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.90/960.42 = 382.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.90x = 960.42 × 382.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.90x = 366,918.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,918.86/641.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.61

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