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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 963.54 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 963.54 and 334.26 is: 501.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 963.54 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/963.54 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 963.54 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 322,072.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,072.88/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.53

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