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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.27, 886.26 and 362.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.27, 886.26 and 362.51 is: 500.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.27 : 886.26 = 362.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.27/886.26 = 362.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.27x = 886.26 × 362.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.27x = 321,278.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,278.11/642.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.22

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