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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.56, 886.74 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.56, 886.74 and 380.60 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.56 : 886.74 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.56/886.74 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.56x = 886.74 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.56x = 337,493.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,493.24/642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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