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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.04, 886.06 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.04, 886.06 and 380.14 is: 524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.04 : 886.06 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.04/886.06 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.04x = 886.06 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.04x = 336,826.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,826.85/642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.62

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