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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.52, 884.96 and 392.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.52, 884.96 and 392.88 is: 541.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.52 : 884.96 = 392.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.52/884.96 = 392.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.52x = 884.96 × 392.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.52x = 347,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,683.08/641.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.97

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