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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.77, 886.96 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.77, 886.96 and 362.97 is: 500.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.77 : 886.96 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.77/886.96 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.77x = 886.96 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.77x = 321,939.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,939.87/642.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.86

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