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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.39, 886.48 and 362.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.39, 886.48 and 362.63 is: 500.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.39 : 886.48 = 362.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.39/886.48 = 362.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.39x = 886.48 × 362.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.39x = 321,458.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,458.00/642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.41

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