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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 887.34 and 381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 887.34 and 381.06 is: 525.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 887.34 = 381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/887.34 = 381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 887.34 × 381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 338,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,129.78/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.99

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