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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 887.06 and 363.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 887.06 and 363.08 is: 501.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 887.06 = 363.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/887.06 = 363.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 887.06 × 363.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 322,073.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,073.74/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.11

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