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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.11, 884.67 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.11, 884.67 and 361.28 is: 498.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.11 : 884.67 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.11/884.67 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.11x = 884.67 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.11x = 319,613.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,613.58/641.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.54

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