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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.03, 886 and 362.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.03, 886 and 362.33 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.03 : 886 = 362.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.03/886 = 362.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.03x = 886 × 362.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.03x = 321,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,024.38/642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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