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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.19, 885.12 and 379.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.19, 885.12 and 379.22 is: 523.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.19 : 885.12 = 379.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.19/885.12 = 379.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.19x = 885.12 × 379.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.19x = 335,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,650.78/641.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.48

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