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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.02, 884.33 and 392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.02, 884.33 and 392.26 is: 541.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.02 : 884.33 = 392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.02/884.33 = 392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.02x = 884.33 × 392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.02x = 346,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,887.29/641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.15

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