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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.42, 962.28 and 333.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.42, 962.28 and 333.36 is: 499.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.42 : 962.28 = 333.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.42/962.28 = 333.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.42x = 962.28 × 333.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.42x = 320,785.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,785.66/642.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.34

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