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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 884.96 and 379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 884.96 and 379.32 is: 523.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 884.96 = 379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/884.96 = 379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 884.96 × 379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 335,683.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,683.03/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.46

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