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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.91, 887.31 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.91, 887.31 and 363.26 is: 501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.91 : 887.31 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.91/887.31 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.91x = 887.31 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.91x = 322,317.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,317.98/642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.35

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