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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.17, 886.20 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.17, 886.20 and 362.39 is: 500.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.17 : 886.20 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.17/886.20 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.17x = 886.20 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.17x = 321,150.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,150.27/642.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.11

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