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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 885.42 and 392.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 885.42 and 392.76 is: 542.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 885.42 = 392.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/885.42 = 392.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 885.42 × 392.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 347,757.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,757.56/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.24

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