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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 886.77 and 377.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 886.77 and 377.01 is: 520.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 886.77 = 377.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/886.77 = 377.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 886.77 × 377.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 334,324.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,324.71/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.17

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