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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.58, 885.38 and 361.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.58, 885.38 and 361.79 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.58 : 885.38 = 361.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.58/885.38 = 361.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.58x = 885.38 × 361.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.58x = 320,315.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,315.39/641.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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