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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 886.84 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 886.84 and 362.84 is: 500.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 886.84 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/886.84 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 886.84 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 321,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,781.03/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.73

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