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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.88, 885.60 and 380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.88, 885.60 and 380 is: 524.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.88 : 885.60 = 380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.88/885.60 = 380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.88x = 885.60 × 380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.88x = 336,528
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,528/641.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.28

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