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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.26, 884.82 and 392.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.26, 884.82 and 392.56 is: 541.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.26 : 884.82 = 392.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.26/884.82 = 392.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.26x = 884.82 × 392.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.26x = 347,344.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,344.94/641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.66

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