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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.02, 884.55 and 361.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.02, 884.55 and 361.16 is: 498.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.02 : 884.55 = 361.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.02/884.55 = 361.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.02x = 884.55 × 361.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.02x = 319,464.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,464.08/641.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.37

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