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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.89, 887.15 and 394.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.89, 887.15 and 394.25 is: 544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.89 : 887.15 = 394.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.89/887.15 = 394.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.89x = 887.15 × 394.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.89x = 349,755.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,755.44/642.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.03

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