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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.10, 963.17 and 333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.10, 963.17 and 333.54 is: 500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.10 : 963.17 = 333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.10/963.17 = 333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.10x = 963.17 × 333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.10x = 321,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,255.72/642.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.32

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