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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.27, 884.99 and 379.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.27, 884.99 and 379.28 is: 523.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.27 : 884.99 = 379.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.27/884.99 = 379.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.27x = 884.99 × 379.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.27x = 335,659.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,659.01/641.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.43

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