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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.13, 884.70 and 392.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.13, 884.70 and 392.33 is: 541.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.13 : 884.70 = 392.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.13/884.70 = 392.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.13x = 884.70 × 392.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.13x = 347,089.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,089.93/641.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.37

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