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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.68, 886.92 and 380.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.68, 886.92 and 380.84 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.68 : 886.92 = 380.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.68/886.92 = 380.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.68x = 886.92 × 380.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.68x = 337,774.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,774.61/642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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