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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.03, 886.11 and 380.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.03, 886.11 and 380.17 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.03 : 886.11 = 380.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.03/886.11 = 380.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.03x = 886.11 × 380.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.03x = 336,872.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,872.44/642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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