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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.99, 887.29 and 363.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.99, 887.29 and 363.27 is: 501.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.99 : 887.29 = 363.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.99/887.29 = 363.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.99x = 887.29 × 363.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.99x = 322,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,325.84/642.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.29

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