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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.08, 963.24 and 353.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.08, 963.24 and 353.44 is: 530.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.08 : 963.24 = 353.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.08/963.24 = 353.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.08x = 963.24 × 353.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.08x = 340,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,447.55/642.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.23

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