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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 887.15 and 363.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 887.15 and 363.09 is: 501.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 887.15 = 363.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/887.15 = 363.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 887.15 × 363.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 322,115.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,115.29/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.06

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