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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.03, 962.99 and 251.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.03, 962.99 and 251.81 is: 377.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.03 : 962.99 = 251.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.03/962.99 = 251.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.03x = 962.99 × 251.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.03x = 242,488.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,488.99/642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.69

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