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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.94, 887.24 and 359.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.94, 887.24 and 359.34 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.94 : 887.24 = 359.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.94/887.24 = 359.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.94x = 887.24 × 359.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.94x = 318,820.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,820.82/642.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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