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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.04, 963.26 and 381.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.04, 963.26 and 381.98 is: 573.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.04 : 963.26 = 381.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.04/963.26 = 381.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.04x = 963.26 × 381.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.04x = 367,946.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,946.05/642.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.09

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