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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.79, 886.84 and 380.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.79, 886.84 and 380.76 is: 525.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.79 : 886.84 = 380.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.79/886.84 = 380.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.79x = 886.84 × 380.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.79x = 337,673.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,673.20/642.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.32

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