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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.70, 886.94 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.70, 886.94 and 362.92 is: 500.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.70 : 886.94 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.70/886.94 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.70x = 886.94 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.70x = 321,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,888.26/642.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.84

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