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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.24, 884.86 and 375.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.24, 884.86 and 375.64 is: 518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.24 : 884.86 = 375.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.24/884.86 = 375.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.24x = 884.86 × 375.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.24x = 332,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,388.81/641.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.35

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