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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.89, 887.05 and 394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.89, 887.05 and 394.27 is: 544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.89 : 887.05 = 394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.89/887.05 = 394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.89x = 887.05 × 394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.89x = 349,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,737.20/642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.01

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