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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.17, 885.78 and 380.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.17, 885.78 and 380.00 is: 524.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.17 : 885.78 = 380.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.17/885.78 = 380.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.17x = 885.78 × 380.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.17x = 336,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,591.97/642.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.15

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