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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.81, 887.01 and 362.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.81, 887.01 and 362.96 is: 500.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.81 : 887.01 = 362.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.81/887.01 = 362.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.81x = 887.01 × 362.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.81x = 321,949.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,949.15/642.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.85

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