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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.16, 963 and 334.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.16, 963 and 334.16 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.16 : 963 = 334.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.16/963 = 334.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.16x = 963 × 334.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.16x = 321,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,796.08/642.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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