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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.01, 884.55 and 375.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.01, 884.55 and 375.51 is: 518.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.01 : 884.55 = 375.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.01/884.55 = 375.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.01x = 884.55 × 375.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.01x = 332,156.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,156.44/641.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.17

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