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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 886.17 and 393.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 886.17 and 393.37 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 886.17 = 393.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/886.17 = 393.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 886.17 × 393.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 348,592.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,592.69/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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