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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.78, 887.22 and 394.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.78, 887.22 and 394.20 is: 544.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.78 : 887.22 = 394.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.78/887.22 = 394.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.78x = 887.22 × 394.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.78x = 349,742.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,742.12/642.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.11

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