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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 884.70 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 884.70 and 378.96 is: 522.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 884.70 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/884.70 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 884.70 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 335,265.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,265.91/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.93

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