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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 962.43 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 962.43 and 349.49 is: 523.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 962.43 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/962.43 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 962.43 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 336,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,360.76/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.73

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