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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.03, 886.02 and 362.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.03, 886.02 and 362.34 is: 500.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.03 : 886.02 = 362.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.03/886.02 = 362.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.03x = 886.02 × 362.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.03x = 321,040.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,040.49/642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.04

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