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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 963.90 and 353.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 963.90 and 353.88 is: 531.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 963.90 = 353.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/963.90 = 353.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 963.90 × 353.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 341,104.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,104.93/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.12

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