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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 886.62 and 362.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 886.62 and 362.68 is: 500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 886.62 = 362.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/886.62 = 362.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 886.62 × 362.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 321,559.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,559.34/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.47

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