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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.99, 962.06 and 367.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.99, 962.06 and 367.51 is: 550.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.99 : 962.06 = 367.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.99/962.06 = 367.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.99x = 962.06 × 367.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.99x = 353,566.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,566.67/641.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.74

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