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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.53, 885 and 379.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.53, 885 and 379.38 is: 523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.53 : 885 = 379.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.53/885 = 379.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.53x = 885 × 379.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.53x = 335,746.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,746.88/641.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.36

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