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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.29, 963.68 and 252.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.29, 963.68 and 252.47 is: 378.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.29 : 963.68 = 252.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.29/963.68 = 252.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.29x = 963.68 × 252.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.29x = 243,301.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,301.44/642.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.81

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