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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 886.96 and 380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 886.96 and 380.69 is: 525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 886.96 = 380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/886.96 = 380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 886.96 × 380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 337,656.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,656.80/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.40

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