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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.56, 885.44 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.56, 885.44 and 379.68 is: 524.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.56 : 885.44 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.56/885.44 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.56x = 885.44 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.56x = 336,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,183.86/641.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.01

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