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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.28, 886.32 and 362.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.28, 886.32 and 362.44 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.28 : 886.32 = 362.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.28/886.32 = 362.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.28x = 886.32 × 362.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.28x = 321,237.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,237.82/642.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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