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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.91, 887.05 and 381.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.91, 887.05 and 381.01 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.91 : 887.05 = 381.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.91/887.05 = 381.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.91x = 887.05 × 381.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.91x = 337,974.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,974.92/642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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