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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.11, 884.72 and 361.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.11, 884.72 and 361.37 is: 498.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.11 : 884.72 = 361.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.11/884.72 = 361.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.11x = 884.72 × 361.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.11x = 319,708.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,708.15/641.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.68

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