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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.85, 886.89 and 393.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.85, 886.89 and 393.97 is: 543.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.85 : 886.89 = 393.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.85/886.89 = 393.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.85x = 886.89 × 393.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.85x = 349,408.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,408.05/642.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.53

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