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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 885.92 and 393.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 885.92 and 393.35 is: 542.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 885.92 = 393.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/885.92 = 393.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 885.92 × 393.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 348,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,470.24/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.78

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