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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.64, 963.96 and 353.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.64, 963.96 and 353.92 is: 530.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.64 : 963.96 = 353.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.64/963.96 = 353.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.64x = 963.96 × 353.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.64x = 341,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,164.72/642.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.88

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