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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.97, 963.01 and 251.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.97, 963.01 and 251.94 is: 377.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.97 : 963.01 = 251.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.97/963.01 = 251.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.97x = 963.01 × 251.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.97x = 242,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,624.67/641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.94

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