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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.04, 886 and 362.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.04, 886 and 362.28 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.04 : 886 = 362.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.04/886 = 362.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.04x = 886 × 362.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.04x = 320,980.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,980.08/642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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