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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.42, 885.14 and 361.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.42, 885.14 and 361.65 is: 499.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.42 : 885.14 = 361.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.42/885.14 = 361.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.42x = 885.14 × 361.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.42x = 320,109.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,109.07/641.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.07

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