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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.91, 887.30 and 363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.91, 887.30 and 363.25 is: 501.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.91 : 887.30 = 363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.91/887.30 = 363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.91x = 887.30 × 363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.91x = 322,311.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,311.73/642.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.33

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