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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.28, 885 and 365.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.28, 885 and 365.28 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.28 : 885 = 365.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.28/885 = 365.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.28x = 885 × 365.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.28x = 323,272.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,272.80/641.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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