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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.41, 886.56 and 362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.41, 886.56 and 362.66 is: 500.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.41 : 886.56 = 362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.41/886.56 = 362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.41x = 886.56 × 362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.41x = 321,517.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,517.38/642.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.48

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