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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.10, 963.12 and 333.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.10, 963.12 and 333.82 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.10 : 963.12 = 333.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.10/963.12 = 333.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.10x = 963.12 × 333.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.10x = 321,508.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,508.72/642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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