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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.27, 886.68 and 393.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.27, 886.68 and 393.66 is: 543.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.27 : 886.68 = 393.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.27/886.68 = 393.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.27x = 886.68 × 393.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.27x = 349,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,050.45/642.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.46

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