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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.05, 886.04 and 358.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.05, 886.04 and 358.49 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.05 : 886.04 = 358.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.05/886.04 = 358.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.05x = 886.04 × 358.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.05x = 317,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,636.48/642.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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