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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.54, 885.20 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.54, 885.20 and 375.96 is: 518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.54 : 885.20 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.54/885.20 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.54x = 885.20 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.54x = 332,799.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,799.79/641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.75

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