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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.29, 886.37 and 380.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.29, 886.37 and 380.33 is: 524.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.29 : 886.37 = 380.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.29/886.37 = 380.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.29x = 886.37 × 380.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.29x = 337,106.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,106.77/642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.85

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