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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 886.85 and 362.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 886.85 and 362.95 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 886.85 = 362.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/886.85 = 362.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 886.85 × 362.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 321,882.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,882.21/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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