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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.42, 885.06 and 375.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.42, 885.06 and 375.67 is: 518.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.42 : 885.06 = 375.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.42/885.06 = 375.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.42x = 885.06 × 375.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.42x = 332,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,491.60/641.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.37

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