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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.75, 965.42 and 383.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.75, 965.42 and 383.26 is: 575.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.75 : 965.42 = 383.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.75/965.42 = 383.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.75x = 965.42 × 383.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.75x = 370,003.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,003.98/642.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 575.66

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