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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.49, 885.19 and 375.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.49, 885.19 and 375.86 is: 518.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.49 : 885.19 = 375.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.49/885.19 = 375.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.49x = 885.19 × 375.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.49x = 332,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,707.51/641.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.65

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