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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.92, 886.82 and 380.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.92, 886.82 and 380.75 is: 525.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.92 : 886.82 = 380.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.92/886.82 = 380.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.92x = 886.82 × 380.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.92x = 337,650.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,650.38/642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.19

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