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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.09, 963.29 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.09, 963.29 and 209.25 is: 313.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.09 : 963.29 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.09/963.29 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.09x = 963.29 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.09x = 201,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,568.96/642.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.92

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