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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 886.22 and 376.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 886.22 and 376.54 is: 519.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 886.22 = 376.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/886.22 = 376.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 886.22 × 376.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 333,700.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,700.56/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.73

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