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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.56, 886.74 and 376.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.56, 886.74 and 376.93 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.56 : 886.74 = 376.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.56/886.74 = 376.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.56x = 886.74 × 376.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.56x = 334,238.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,238.60/642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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