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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.96, 962.01 and 349.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.96, 962.01 and 349.21 is: 523.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.96 : 962.01 = 349.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.96/962.01 = 349.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.96x = 962.01 × 349.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.96x = 335,943.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,943.51/641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.31

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