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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.12, 884.79 and 392.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.12, 884.79 and 392.37 is: 541.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.12 : 884.79 = 392.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.12/884.79 = 392.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.12x = 884.79 × 392.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.12x = 347,165.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,165.05/641.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.50

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