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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 964.16 and 333.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 964.16 and 333.72 is: 500.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 964.16 = 333.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/964.16 = 333.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 964.16 × 333.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 321,759.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,759.48/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.62

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