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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.45, 963.54 and 252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.45, 963.54 and 252.44 is: 378.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.45 : 963.54 = 252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.45/963.54 = 252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.45x = 963.54 × 252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.45x = 243,231.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,231.22/642.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.60

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