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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.58, 965.50 and 354.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.58, 965.50 and 354.22 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.58 : 965.50 = 354.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.58/965.50 = 354.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.58x = 965.50 × 354.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.58x = 341,999.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,999.41/642.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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