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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.75, 964.32 and 252.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.75, 964.32 and 252.91 is: 379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.75 : 964.32 = 252.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.75/964.32 = 252.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.75x = 964.32 × 252.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.75x = 243,886.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,886.17/642.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.44

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