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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.96, 885.80 and 376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.96, 885.80 and 376.41 is: 519.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.96 : 885.80 = 376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.96/885.80 = 376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.96x = 885.80 × 376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.96x = 333,423.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,423.98/641.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.38

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