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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.03, 884.61 and 379.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.03, 884.61 and 379.04 is: 523.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.03 : 884.61 = 379.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.03/884.61 = 379.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.03x = 884.61 × 379.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.03x = 335,298.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,298.15/641.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.07

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