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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.75, 885.29 and 376.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.75, 885.29 and 376.01 is: 518.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.75 : 885.29 = 376.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.75/885.29 = 376.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.75x = 885.29 × 376.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.75x = 332,871.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,871.59/641.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.70

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