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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.81, 887.02 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.81, 887.02 and 363 is: 500.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.81 : 887.02 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.81/887.02 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.81x = 887.02 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.81x = 321,988.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,988.26/642.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.91

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