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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.19, 886.24 and 390.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.19, 886.24 and 390.12 is: 538.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.19 : 886.24 = 390.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.19/886.24 = 390.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.19x = 886.24 × 390.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.19x = 345,739.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,739.95/642.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.38

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