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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.17, 886.65 and 393.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.17, 886.65 and 393.81 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.17 : 886.65 = 393.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.17/886.65 = 393.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.17x = 886.65 × 393.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.17x = 349,171.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,171.82/642.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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