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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 884.70 and 379.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 884.70 and 379.10 is: 523.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 884.70 = 379.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/884.70 = 379.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 884.70 × 379.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 335,385.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,385.35/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.12

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