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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.82, 886.81 and 380.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.82, 886.81 and 380.69 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.82 : 886.81 = 380.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.82/886.81 = 380.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.82x = 886.81 × 380.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.82x = 337,599.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,599.70/642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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