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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.99, 963 and 348.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.99, 963 and 348.77 is: 523.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.99 : 963 = 348.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.99/963 = 348.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.99x = 963 × 348.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.99x = 335,865.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,865.51/641.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.16

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