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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 886.11 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 886.11 and 380.10 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 886.11 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/886.11 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 886.11 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 336,810.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,810.41/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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