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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 886.65 and 394.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 886.65 and 394.26 is: 544.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 886.65 = 394.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/886.65 = 394.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 886.65 × 394.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 349,570.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,570.63/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.06

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