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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.07, 884.58 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.07, 884.58 and 361.28 is: 498.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.07 : 884.58 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.07/884.58 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.07x = 884.58 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.07x = 319,576.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,576.64/641.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.51

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