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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.26, 886.74 and 393.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.26, 886.74 and 393.83 is: 543.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.26 : 886.74 = 393.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.26/886.74 = 393.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.26x = 886.74 × 393.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.26x = 349,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,220.38/642.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.74

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