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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 886.80 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 886.80 and 362.96 is: 500.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 886.80 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/886.80 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 886.80 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 321,872.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,872.93/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.80

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