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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.97, 885.87 and 379.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.97, 885.87 and 379.98 is: 524.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.97 : 885.87 = 379.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.97/885.87 = 379.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.97x = 885.87 × 379.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.97x = 336,612.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,612.88/641.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.34

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