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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.93, 886.37 and 393.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.93, 886.37 and 393.38 is: 543.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.93 : 886.37 = 393.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.93/886.37 = 393.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.93x = 886.37 × 393.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.93x = 348,673.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,673.83/641.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.17

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