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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.32, 886.41 and 380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.32, 886.41 and 380.39 is: 524.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.32 : 886.41 = 380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.32/886.41 = 380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.32x = 886.41 × 380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.32x = 337,179.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,179.60/642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.94

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