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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.91, 885.76 and 393.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.91, 885.76 and 393.30 is: 542.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.91 : 885.76 = 393.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.91/885.76 = 393.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.91x = 885.76 × 393.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.91x = 348,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,369.41/641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.71

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