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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 886.16 and 380.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 886.16 and 380.08 is: 524.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 886.16 = 380.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/886.16 = 380.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 886.16 × 380.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 336,811.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,811.69/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.43

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