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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.63, 886.79 and 362.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.63, 886.79 and 362.89 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.63 : 886.79 = 362.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.63/886.79 = 362.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.63x = 886.79 × 362.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.63x = 321,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,800.97/642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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