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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.38, 886.43 and 393.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.38, 886.43 and 393.59 is: 543.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.38 : 886.43 = 393.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.38/886.43 = 393.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.38x = 886.43 × 393.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.38x = 348,893.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,893.18/642.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.13

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