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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.96, 962.90 and 251.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.96, 962.90 and 251.89 is: 377.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.96 : 962.90 = 251.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.96/962.90 = 251.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.96x = 962.90 × 251.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.96x = 242,542.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,542.16/641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.82

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