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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.27, 886.37 and 380.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.27, 886.37 and 380.28 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.27 : 886.37 = 380.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.27/886.37 = 380.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.27x = 886.37 × 380.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.27x = 337,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,068.78/642.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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