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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 885.96 and 393.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 885.96 and 393.76 is: 543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 885.96 = 393.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/885.96 = 393.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 885.96 × 393.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 348,855.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,855.61/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.37

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