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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.48, 886.61 and 380.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.48, 886.61 and 380.49 is: 525.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.48 : 886.61 = 380.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.48/886.61 = 380.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.48x = 886.61 × 380.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.48x = 337,347.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,347.19/642.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.07

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