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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 962.99 and 349.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 962.99 and 349.88 is: 524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 962.99 = 349.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/962.99 = 349.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 962.99 × 349.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 336,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,924.38/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.30

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