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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.09, 884.64 and 375.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.09, 884.64 and 375.56 is: 518.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.09 : 884.64 = 375.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.09/884.64 = 375.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.09x = 884.64 × 375.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.09x = 332,237.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,237.61/641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.24

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