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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.55, 885.36 and 357.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.55, 885.36 and 357.99 is: 494.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.55 : 885.36 = 357.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.55/885.36 = 357.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.55x = 885.36 × 357.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.55x = 316,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,943.81/641.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.03

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