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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.16, 886.21 and 366.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.16, 886.21 and 366.16 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.16 : 886.21 = 366.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.16/886.21 = 366.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.16x = 886.21 × 366.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.16x = 324,490.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,490.22/642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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