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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 963.90 and 334.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 963.90 and 334.26 is: 501.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 963.90 = 334.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/963.90 = 334.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 963.90 × 334.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 322,193.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,193.21/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.60

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