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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.98, 886.08 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.98, 886.08 and 380.17 is: 524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.98 : 886.08 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.98/886.08 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.98x = 886.08 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.98x = 336,861.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,861.03/641.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.72

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