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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.51, 886.68 and 380.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.51, 886.68 and 380.61 is: 525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.51 : 886.68 = 380.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.51/886.68 = 380.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.51x = 886.68 × 380.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.51x = 337,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,479.27/642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.25

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