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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.39, 963.18 and 252.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.39, 963.18 and 252.45 is: 378.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.39 : 963.18 = 252.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.39/963.18 = 252.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.39x = 963.18 × 252.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.39x = 243,154.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,154.79/642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.52

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