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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 886.73 and 380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 886.73 and 380.57 is: 525.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 886.73 = 380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/886.73 = 380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 886.73 × 380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 337,456.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,456.50/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.14

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