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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 886.20 and 380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 886.20 and 380.34 is: 524.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 886.20 = 380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/886.20 = 380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 886.20 × 380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 337,057.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,057.31/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.86

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