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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 884.86 and 361.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 884.86 and 361.40 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 884.86 = 361.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/884.86 = 361.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 884.86 × 361.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 319,783.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,783.08/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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