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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.94, 963.05 and 251.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.94, 963.05 and 251.96 is: 377.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.94 : 963.05 = 251.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.94/963.05 = 251.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.94x = 963.05 × 251.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.94x = 242,644.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,644.00/641.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.99

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