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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 887.28 and 381.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 887.28 and 381.03 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 887.28 = 381.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/887.28 = 381.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 887.28 × 381.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 338,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,080.30/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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