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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 886.12 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 886.12 and 362.37 is: 500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 886.12 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/886.12 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 886.12 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 321,103.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,103.30/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.02

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