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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.84, 885.76 and 379.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.84, 885.76 and 379.86 is: 524.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.84 : 885.76 = 379.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.84/885.76 = 379.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.84x = 885.76 × 379.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.84x = 336,464.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,464.79/641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.22

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