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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.74, 885.63 and 361.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.74, 885.63 and 361.99 is: 499.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.74 : 885.63 = 361.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.74/885.63 = 361.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.74x = 885.63 × 361.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.74x = 320,589.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,589.20/641.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.56

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