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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.07, 884.61 and 361.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.07, 884.61 and 361.32 is: 498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.07 : 884.61 = 361.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.07/884.61 = 361.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.07x = 884.61 × 361.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.07x = 319,627.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,627.29/641.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.58

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