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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.19, 886.23 and 376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.19, 886.23 and 376.82 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.19 : 886.23 = 376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.19/886.23 = 376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.19x = 886.23 × 376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.19x = 333,952.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,952.35/642.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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