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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.32, 886.33 and 362.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.32, 886.33 and 362.46 is: 500.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.32 : 886.33 = 362.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.32/886.33 = 362.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.32x = 886.33 × 362.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.32x = 321,257.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,257.36/642.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.16

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