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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 885.75 and 402.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 885.75 and 402.77 is: 555.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 885.75 = 402.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/885.75 = 402.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 885.75 × 402.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 356,753.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,753.53/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.62

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