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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 887.10 and 363.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 887.10 and 363.07 is: 501.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 887.10 = 363.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/887.10 = 363.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 887.10 × 363.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 322,079.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,079.40/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.03

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