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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 886.82 and 380.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 886.82 and 380.68 is: 525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 886.82 = 380.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/886.82 = 380.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 886.82 × 380.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 337,594.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,594.64/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.23

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