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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 886.18 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 886.18 and 380.28 is: 524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 886.18 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/886.18 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 886.18 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 336,996.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,996.53/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.85

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