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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 887.03 and 394.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 887.03 and 394.15 is: 544.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 887.03 = 394.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/887.03 = 394.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 887.03 × 394.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 349,622.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,622.87/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.02

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