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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.61, 963.84 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.61, 963.84 and 252.90 is: 379.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.61 : 963.84 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.61/963.84 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.61x = 963.84 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.61x = 243,754.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,754.66/642.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.32

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