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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.62, 963.74 and 252.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.62, 963.74 and 252.66 is: 378.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.62 : 963.74 = 252.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.62/963.74 = 252.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.62x = 963.74 × 252.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.62x = 243,498.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,498.55/642.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.92

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