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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.70, 885.57 and 376.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.70, 885.57 and 376.17 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.70 : 885.57 = 376.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.70/885.57 = 376.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.70x = 885.57 × 376.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.70x = 333,124.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,124.87/641.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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