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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.38, 886.26 and 380.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.38, 886.26 and 380.35 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.38 : 886.26 = 380.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.38/886.26 = 380.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.38x = 886.26 × 380.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.38x = 337,084.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,084.56/642.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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