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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 963.39 and 333.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 963.39 and 333.95 is: 500.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 963.39 = 333.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/963.39 = 333.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 963.39 × 333.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 321,719.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,719.27/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.98

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