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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.72, 885.57 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.72, 885.57 and 361.96 is: 499.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.72 : 885.57 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.72/885.57 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.72x = 885.57 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.72x = 320,536.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,536.49/641.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.50

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