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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.66, 963.91 and 252.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.66, 963.91 and 252.57 is: 378.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.66 : 963.91 = 252.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.66/963.91 = 252.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.66x = 963.91 × 252.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.66x = 243,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,454.75/642.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.82

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