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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.09, 963.65 and 334.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.09, 963.65 and 334.03 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.09 : 963.65 = 334.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.09/963.65 = 334.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.09x = 963.65 × 334.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.09x = 321,888.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,888.01/642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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