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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.59, 886.32 and 380.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.59, 886.32 and 380.60 is: 524.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.59 : 886.32 = 380.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.59/886.32 = 380.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.59x = 886.32 × 380.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.59x = 337,328.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,328.96/642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.96

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