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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.16, 962.61 and 334.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.16, 962.61 and 334.04 is: 500.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.16 : 962.61 = 334.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.16/962.61 = 334.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.16x = 962.61 × 334.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.16x = 321,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,552.65/642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.74

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