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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.29, 886.37 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.29, 886.37 and 362.52 is: 500.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.29 : 886.37 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.29/886.37 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.29x = 886.37 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.29x = 321,325.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,325.04/642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.28

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