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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.01, 885.94 and 362.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.01, 885.94 and 362.26 is: 499.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.01 : 885.94 = 362.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.01/885.94 = 362.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.01x = 885.94 × 362.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.01x = 320,940.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,940.62/642.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.90

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