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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.86, 885.60 and 379.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.86, 885.60 and 379.96 is: 524.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.86 : 885.60 = 379.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.86/885.60 = 379.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.86x = 885.60 × 379.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.86x = 336,492.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,492.58/641.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.25

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