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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 886.50 and 380.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 886.50 and 380.36 is: 524.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 886.50 = 380.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/886.50 = 380.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 886.50 × 380.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 337,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,184.71/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.82

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