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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.83, 887.27 and 394.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.83, 887.27 and 394.34 is: 544.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.83 : 887.27 = 394.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.83/887.27 = 394.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.83x = 887.27 × 394.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.83x = 349,879.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,879.64/642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.28

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