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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.13, 962.51 and 333.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.13, 962.51 and 333.67 is: 500.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.13 : 962.51 = 333.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.13/962.51 = 333.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.13x = 962.51 × 333.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.13x = 321,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,159.38/642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.15

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