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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.10, 884.68 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.10, 884.68 and 392.33 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.10 : 884.68 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.10/884.68 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.10x = 884.68 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.10x = 347,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,086.50/641.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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