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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 887.12 and 394.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 887.12 and 394.19 is: 543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 887.12 = 394.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/887.12 = 394.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 887.12 × 394.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 349,693.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,693.83/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.88

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