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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 962.82 and 353.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 962.82 and 353.25 is: 529.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 962.82 = 353.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/962.82 = 353.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 962.82 × 353.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 340,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,116.17/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.76

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