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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 886.28 and 362.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 886.28 and 362.48 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 886.28 = 362.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/886.28 = 362.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 886.28 × 362.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 321,258.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,258.77/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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