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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 884.76 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 884.76 and 361.44 is: 498.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 884.76 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/884.76 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 884.76 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 319,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,787.65/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.76

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