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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 885.66 and 379.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 885.66 and 379.88 is: 524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 885.66 = 379.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/885.66 = 379.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 885.66 × 379.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 336,444.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,444.52/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.19

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