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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.82, 887 and 363.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.82, 887 and 363.02 is: 500.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.82 : 887 = 363.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.82/887 = 363.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.82x = 887 × 363.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.82x = 321,998.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,998.74/642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.92

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