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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.22, 963.60 and 353.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.22, 963.60 and 353.64 is: 530.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.22 : 963.60 = 353.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.22/963.60 = 353.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.22x = 963.60 × 353.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.22x = 340,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,767.50/642.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.61

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