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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 886.59 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 886.59 and 393.87 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 886.59 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/886.59 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 886.59 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 349,201.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,201.20/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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