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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.14, 884.73 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.14, 884.73 and 375.57 is: 518.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.14 : 884.73 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.14/884.73 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.14x = 884.73 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.14x = 332,274.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,274.67/641.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.25

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