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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.90, 887.27 and 380.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.90, 887.27 and 380.98 is: 525.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.90 : 887.27 = 380.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.90/887.27 = 380.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.90x = 887.27 × 380.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.90x = 338,032.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,032.12/642.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.79

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