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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.56, 885.03 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.56, 885.03 and 392.45 is: 541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.56 : 885.03 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.56/885.03 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.56x = 885.03 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.56x = 347,325.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,325.60/641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.38

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