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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 885.68 and 393.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 885.68 and 393.09 is: 542.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 885.68 = 393.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/885.68 = 393.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 885.68 × 393.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 348,149.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,149.99/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.51

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