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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.29, 886.43 and 393.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.29, 886.43 and 393.64 is: 543.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.29 : 886.43 = 393.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.29/886.43 = 393.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.29x = 886.43 × 393.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.29x = 348,933.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,933.07/642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.27

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