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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.63, 886.85 and 362.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.63, 886.85 and 362.85 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.63 : 886.85 = 362.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.63/886.85 = 362.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.63x = 886.85 × 362.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.63x = 321,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,791.71/642.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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