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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.08, 884.28 and 378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.08, 884.28 and 378.91 is: 522.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.08 : 884.28 = 378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.08/884.28 = 378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.08x = 884.28 × 378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.08x = 335,062.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,062.53/641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.65

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