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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 886.30 and 376.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 886.30 and 376.62 is: 519.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 886.30 = 376.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/886.30 = 376.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 886.30 × 376.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 333,798.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,798.31/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.74

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