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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.76, 885.38 and 393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.76, 885.38 and 393.17 is: 542.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.76 : 885.38 = 393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.76/885.38 = 393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.76x = 885.38 × 393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.76x = 348,098.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,098.46/641.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.41

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