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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.78, 885.58 and 361.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.78, 885.58 and 361.98 is: 499.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.78 : 885.58 = 361.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.78/885.58 = 361.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.78x = 885.58 × 361.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.78x = 320,562.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,562.25/641.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.49

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