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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 886.95 and 362.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 886.95 and 362.94 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 886.95 = 362.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/886.95 = 362.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 886.95 × 362.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 321,909.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,909.63/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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