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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 887.16 and 377.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 887.16 and 377.28 is: 520.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 887.16 = 377.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/887.16 = 377.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 887.16 × 377.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 334,707.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,707.72/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.67

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