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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.97, 961.38 and 367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.97, 961.38 and 367.25 is: 549.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.97 : 961.38 = 367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.97/961.38 = 367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.97x = 961.38 × 367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.97x = 353,062.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,062.00/641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.97

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