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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.12, 886.12 and 362.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.12, 886.12 and 362.36 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.12 : 886.12 = 362.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.12/886.12 = 362.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.12x = 886.12 × 362.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.12x = 321,094.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,094.44/642.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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