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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.05, 884.38 and 392.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.05, 884.38 and 392.19 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.05 : 884.38 = 392.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.05/884.38 = 392.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.05x = 884.38 × 392.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.05x = 346,844.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,844.99/641.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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