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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.13, 886.31 and 376.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.13, 886.31 and 376.63 is: 519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.13 : 886.31 = 376.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.13/886.31 = 376.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.13x = 886.31 × 376.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.13x = 333,804.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,804.62/642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.84

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