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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.68, 963.54 and 353.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.68, 963.54 and 353.72 is: 530.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.68 : 963.54 = 353.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.68/963.54 = 353.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.68x = 963.54 × 353.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.68x = 340,823.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,823.37/642.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.32

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