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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.69, 886.86 and 362.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.69, 886.86 and 362.91 is: 500.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.69 : 886.86 = 362.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.69/886.86 = 362.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.69x = 886.86 × 362.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.69x = 321,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,850.36/642.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.79

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