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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.43, 886.42 and 376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.43, 886.42 and 376.80 is: 519.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.43 : 886.42 = 376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.43/886.42 = 376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.43x = 886.42 × 376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.43x = 334,004.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,004.13/642.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.91

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