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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 964.28 and 350.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 964.28 and 350.24 is: 525.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 964.28 = 350.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/964.28 = 350.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 964.28 × 350.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 337,729.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,729.43/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.44

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