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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.66, 885.65 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.66, 885.65 and 393.15 is: 542.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.66 : 885.65 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.66/885.65 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.66x = 885.65 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.66x = 348,190.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,190.85/641.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.64

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