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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 886.02 and 393.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 886.02 and 393.54 is: 542.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 886.02 = 393.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/886.02 = 393.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 886.02 × 393.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 348,684.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,684.31/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.97

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