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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.73, 885.59 and 362.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.73, 885.59 and 362.01 is: 499.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.73 : 885.59 = 362.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.73/885.59 = 362.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.73x = 885.59 × 362.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.73x = 320,592.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,592.44/641.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.58

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