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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.22, 884.98 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.22, 884.98 and 392.58 is: 541.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.22 : 884.98 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.22/884.98 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.22x = 884.98 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.22x = 347,425.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,425.45/641.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.82

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