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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 886.88 and 380.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 886.88 and 380.70 is: 525.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 886.88 = 380.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/886.88 = 380.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 886.88 × 380.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 337,636.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,636.17/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.37

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