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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 886.80 and 394.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 886.80 and 394.05 is: 543.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 886.80 = 394.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/886.80 = 394.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 886.80 × 394.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 349,443.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,443.54/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.75

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