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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.99, 887.38 and 363.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.99, 887.38 and 363.30 is: 501.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.99 : 887.38 = 363.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.99/887.38 = 363.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.99x = 887.38 × 363.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.99x = 322,382.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,382.96/642.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.38

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