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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.38, 886.15 and 376.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.38, 886.15 and 376.64 is: 519.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.38 : 886.15 = 376.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.38/886.15 = 376.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.38x = 886.15 × 376.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.38x = 333,757.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,757.65/642.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.57

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