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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.85, 887.08 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.85, 887.08 and 363.04 is: 500.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.85 : 887.08 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.85/887.08 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.85x = 887.08 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.85x = 322,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,045.72/642.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.97

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