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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 886.20 and 380.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 886.20 and 380.38 is: 524.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 886.20 = 380.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/886.20 = 380.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 886.20 × 380.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 337,092.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,092.76/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.74

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