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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.43, 963.58 and 252.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.43, 963.58 and 252.39 is: 378.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.43 : 963.58 = 252.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.43/963.58 = 252.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.43x = 963.58 × 252.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.43x = 243,197.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,197.96/642.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.56

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