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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.42, 963.71 and 209.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.42, 963.71 and 209.58 is: 314.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.42 : 963.71 = 209.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.42/963.71 = 209.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.42x = 963.71 × 209.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.42x = 201,974.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,974.87/642.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.40

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