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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 885.97 and 366.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 885.97 and 366.02 is: 505.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 885.97 = 366.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/885.97 = 366.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 885.97 × 366.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 324,282.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,282.74/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.10

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