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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.65, 885.47 and 361.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.65, 885.47 and 361.88 is: 499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.65 : 885.47 = 361.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.65/885.47 = 361.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.65x = 885.47 × 361.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.65x = 320,432.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,432.07/641.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.39

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