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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.26, 884.51 and 392.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.26, 884.51 and 392.27 is: 541.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.26 : 884.51 = 392.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.26/884.51 = 392.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.26x = 884.51 × 392.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.26x = 346,961.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,961.82/641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.06

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