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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.84, 887.18 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.84, 887.18 and 363.13 is: 501.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.84 : 887.18 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.84/887.18 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.84x = 887.18 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.84x = 322,162.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,162.63/642.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.15

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