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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 885.57 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 885.57 and 379.75 is: 524.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 885.57 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/885.57 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 885.57 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 336,295.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,295.21/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.04

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