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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.13, 885.74 and 393.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.13, 885.74 and 393.36 is: 542.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.13 : 885.74 = 393.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.13/885.74 = 393.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.13x = 885.74 × 393.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.13x = 348,409.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,409.40/642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.59

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