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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.15, 884.58 and 375.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.15, 884.58 and 375.53 is: 518.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.15 : 884.58 = 375.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.15/884.58 = 375.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.15x = 884.58 × 375.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.15x = 332,186.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,186.33/641.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.11

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