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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.67, 886.95 and 363.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.67, 886.95 and 363.01 is: 500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.67 : 886.95 = 363.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.67/886.95 = 363.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.67x = 886.95 × 363.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.67x = 321,971.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,971.72/642.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.99

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