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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.98, 887.32 and 380.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.98, 887.32 and 380.99 is: 525.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.98 : 887.32 = 380.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.98/887.32 = 380.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.98x = 887.32 × 380.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.98x = 338,060.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,060.05/642.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.77

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