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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.04, 884.62 and 379

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.04, 884.62 and 379 is: 523.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.04 : 884.62 = 379 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.04/884.62 = 379/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.04x = 884.62 × 379
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.04x = 335,270.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,270.98/641.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.01

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