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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.71, 963.42 and 252.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.71, 963.42 and 252.42 is: 378.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.71 : 963.42 = 252.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.71/963.42 = 252.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.71x = 963.42 × 252.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.71x = 243,186.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,186.48/642.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.38

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