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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 962.13 and 246.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 962.13 and 246.29 is: 369.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 962.13 = 246.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/962.13 = 246.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 962.13 × 246.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 236,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,963.14/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.14

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