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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.52, 886.64 and 362.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.52, 886.64 and 362.80 is: 500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.52 : 886.64 = 362.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.52/886.64 = 362.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.52x = 886.64 × 362.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.52x = 321,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,672.99/642.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.64

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