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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.79, 885.60 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.79, 885.60 and 362.02 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.79 : 885.60 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.79/885.60 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.79x = 885.60 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.79x = 320,604.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,604.91/641.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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