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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 886.08 and 380.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 886.08 and 380.10 is: 524.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 886.08 = 380.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/886.08 = 380.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 886.08 × 380.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 336,799.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,799.01/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.51

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