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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 886.64 and 380.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 886.64 and 380.64 is: 525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 886.64 = 380.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/886.64 = 380.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 886.64 × 380.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 337,490.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,490.65/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.10

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