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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.95, 886.87 and 394.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.95, 886.87 and 394.18 is: 543.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.95 : 886.87 = 394.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.95/886.87 = 394.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.95x = 886.87 × 394.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.95x = 349,586.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,586.42/642.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.72

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