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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.57, 885.47 and 379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.57, 885.47 and 379.76 is: 524.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.57 : 885.47 = 379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.57/885.47 = 379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.57x = 885.47 × 379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.57x = 336,259.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,259.76/641.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.12

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