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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.81, 886.88 and 393.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.81, 886.88 and 393.87 is: 543.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.81 : 886.88 = 393.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.81/886.88 = 393.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.81x = 886.88 × 393.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.81x = 349,316.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,316.41/642.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.42

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