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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.38, 963.51 and 252.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.38, 963.51 and 252.36 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.38 : 963.51 = 252.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.38/963.51 = 252.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.38x = 963.51 × 252.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.38x = 243,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,151.38/642.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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