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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.57, 885.42 and 361.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.57, 885.42 and 361.80 is: 499.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.57 : 885.42 = 361.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.57/885.42 = 361.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.57x = 885.42 × 361.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.57x = 320,344.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,344.96/641.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.32

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