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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.67, 885.59 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.67, 885.59 and 361.96 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.67 : 885.59 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.67/885.59 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.67x = 885.59 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.67x = 320,548.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,548.16/641.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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