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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 885.12 and 379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 885.12 and 379.52 is: 523.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 885.12 = 379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/885.12 = 379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 885.12 × 379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 335,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,920.74/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.78

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