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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.28, 886.32 and 380.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.28, 886.32 and 380.30 is: 524.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.28 : 886.32 = 380.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.28/886.32 = 380.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.28x = 886.32 × 380.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.28x = 337,067.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,067.50/642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.80

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