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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 886.71 and 380.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 886.71 and 380.58 is: 525.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 886.71 = 380.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/886.71 = 380.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 886.71 × 380.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 337,464.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,464.09/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.22

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