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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.11, 886.11 and 376.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.11, 886.11 and 376.48 is: 519.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.11 : 886.11 = 376.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.11/886.11 = 376.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.11x = 886.11 × 376.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.11x = 333,605.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,605.57/642.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.55

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