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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 884.47 and 392.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 884.47 and 392.35 is: 541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 884.47 = 392.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/884.47 = 392.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 884.47 × 392.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 347,021.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,021.80/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.27

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