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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.33, 884.86 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.33, 884.86 and 361.55 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.33 : 884.86 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.33/884.86 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.33x = 884.86 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.33x = 319,921.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,921.13/641.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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