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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.21, 886.06 and 362.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.21, 886.06 and 362.35 is: 499.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.21 : 886.06 = 362.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.21/886.06 = 362.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.21x = 886.06 × 362.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.21x = 321,063.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,063.84/642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.94

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