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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.29, 886.41 and 362.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.29, 886.41 and 362.54 is: 500.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.29 : 886.41 = 362.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.29/886.41 = 362.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.29x = 886.41 × 362.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.29x = 321,359.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,359.08/642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.33

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