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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.27, 884.88 and 361.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.27, 884.88 and 361.51 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.27 : 884.88 = 361.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.27/884.88 = 361.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.27x = 884.88 × 361.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.27x = 319,890.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,890.76/641.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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