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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.25, 886.21 and 362.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.25, 886.21 and 362.45 is: 500.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.25 : 886.21 = 362.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.25/886.21 = 362.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.25x = 886.21 × 362.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.25x = 321,206.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,206.81/642.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.13

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