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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.56, 886.61 and 362.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.56, 886.61 and 362.73 is: 500.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.56 : 886.61 = 362.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.56/886.61 = 362.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.56x = 886.61 × 362.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.56x = 321,604.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,604.28/642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.51

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