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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.79, 885.57 and 376.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.79, 885.57 and 376.16 is: 519.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.79 : 885.57 = 376.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.79/885.57 = 376.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.79x = 885.57 × 376.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.79x = 333,110.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,110.17/641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.03

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