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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.88, 887.34 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.88, 887.34 and 377.38 is: 520.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.88 : 887.34 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.88/887.34 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.88x = 887.34 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.88x = 334,864.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,864.37/642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.88

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