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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.73, 886.93 and 377.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.73, 886.93 and 377.19 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.73 : 886.93 = 377.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.73/886.93 = 377.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.73x = 886.93 × 377.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.73x = 334,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,541.13/642.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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