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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.17, 886.14 and 362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.17, 886.14 and 362.35 is: 500.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.17 : 886.14 = 362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.17/886.14 = 362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.17x = 886.14 × 362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.17x = 321,086.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,086.59/642.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.01

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