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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 887.32 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 887.32 and 363.20 is: 501.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 887.32 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/887.32 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 887.32 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 322,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,274.62/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.24

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