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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.17, 884.62 and 392.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.17, 884.62 and 392.39 is: 541.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.17 : 884.62 = 392.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.17/884.62 = 392.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.17x = 884.62 × 392.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.17x = 347,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,120.40/641.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.39

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