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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.04, 962.26 and 349.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.04, 962.26 and 349.54 is: 523.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.04 : 962.26 = 349.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.04/962.26 = 349.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.04x = 962.26 × 349.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.04x = 336,345.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,345.08/642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.87

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