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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.83, 887.24 and 381

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.83, 887.24 and 381 is: 525.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.83 : 887.24 = 381 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.83/887.24 = 381/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.83x = 887.24 × 381
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.83x = 338,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,036.54/642.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.86

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