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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 963.60 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 963.60 and 383.20 is: 574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 963.60 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/963.60 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 963.60 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 369,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,251.52/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.80

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