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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 886.26 and 380.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 886.26 and 380.25 is: 524.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 886.26 = 380.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/886.26 = 380.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 886.26 × 380.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 337,000.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,000.37/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.73

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