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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.20, 886.13 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.20, 886.13 and 362.40 is: 500.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.20 : 886.13 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.20/886.13 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.20x = 886.13 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.20x = 321,131.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,131.70/642.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.05

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