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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.50, 886.64 and 347.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.50, 886.64 and 347.76 is: 479.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.50 : 886.64 = 347.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.50/886.64 = 347.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.50x = 886.64 × 347.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.50x = 308,331.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,331.75/642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.90

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