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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.92, 887.20 and 363.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.92, 887.20 and 363.11 is: 501.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.92 : 887.20 = 363.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.92/887.20 = 363.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.92x = 887.20 × 363.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.92x = 322,145.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,145.85/642.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.07

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