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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.95, 887.32 and 363.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.95, 887.32 and 363.16 is: 501.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.95 : 887.32 = 363.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.95/887.32 = 363.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.95x = 887.32 × 363.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.95x = 322,239.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,239.13/642.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.19

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