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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 886.87 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 886.87 and 362.90 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 886.87 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/886.87 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 886.87 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 321,845.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,845.12/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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