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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 884.94 and 357.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 884.94 and 357.69 is: 493.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 884.94 = 357.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/884.94 = 357.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 884.94 × 357.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 316,529.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,529.76/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.59

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