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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.68, 885.56 and 379.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.68, 885.56 and 379.80 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.68 : 885.56 = 379.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.68/885.56 = 379.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.68x = 885.56 × 379.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.68x = 336,335.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,335.69/641.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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