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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.69, 885.54 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.69, 885.54 and 361.92 is: 499.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.69 : 885.54 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.69/885.54 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.69x = 885.54 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.69x = 320,494.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,494.64/641.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.45

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