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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.64, 886.68 and 377.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.64, 886.68 and 377.04 is: 520.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.64 : 886.68 = 377.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.64/886.68 = 377.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.64x = 886.68 × 377.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.64x = 334,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,313.83/642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.22

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