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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.04, 886.06 and 380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.04, 886.06 and 380.20 is: 524.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.04 : 886.06 = 380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.04/886.06 = 380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.04x = 886.06 × 380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.04x = 336,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,880.01/642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.70

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