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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.54, 885.34 and 393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.54, 885.34 and 393 is: 542.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.54 : 885.34 = 393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.54/885.34 = 393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.54x = 885.34 × 393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.54x = 347,938.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,938.62/641.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.35

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