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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.51, 886.67 and 362.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.51, 886.67 and 362.82 is: 500.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.51 : 886.67 = 362.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.51/886.67 = 362.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.51x = 886.67 × 362.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.51x = 321,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,702.52/642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.70

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