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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.03, 886.04 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.03, 886.04 and 362.25 is: 499.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.03 : 886.04 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.03/886.04 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.03x = 886.04 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.03x = 320,966.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,966.18/642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.92

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