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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.78, 885.48 and 376.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.78, 885.48 and 376.07 is: 518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.78 : 885.48 = 376.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.78/885.48 = 376.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.78x = 885.48 × 376.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.78x = 333,004.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,004.68/641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.88

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