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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.95, 887.36 and 363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.95, 887.36 and 363.28 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.95 : 887.36 = 363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.95/887.36 = 363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.95x = 887.36 × 363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.95x = 322,353.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,353.89/642.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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