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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.41, 886.54 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.41, 886.54 and 362.64 is: 500.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.41 : 886.54 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.41/886.54 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.41x = 886.54 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.41x = 321,493.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,493.96/642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.45

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