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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 963.33 and 333.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 963.33 and 333.71 is: 500.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 963.33 = 333.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/963.33 = 333.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 963.33 × 333.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 321,472.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,472.28/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.72

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