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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.22, 884.97 and 392.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.22, 884.97 and 392.49 is: 541.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.22 : 884.97 = 392.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.22/884.97 = 392.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.22x = 884.97 × 392.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.22x = 347,345.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,345.19/641.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.70

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