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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.31, 886.45 and 376.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.31, 886.45 and 376.73 is: 519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.31 : 886.45 = 376.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.31/886.45 = 376.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.31x = 886.45 × 376.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.31x = 333,953.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,953.58/642.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.93

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