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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.37, 886.65 and 380.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.37, 886.65 and 380.53 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.37 : 886.65 = 380.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.37/886.65 = 380.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.37x = 886.65 × 380.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.37x = 337,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,396.92/642.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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