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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.64, 886.64 and 393.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.64, 886.64 and 393.84 is: 543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.64 : 886.64 = 393.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.64/886.64 = 393.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.64x = 886.64 × 393.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.64x = 349,194.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,194.30/642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.37

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