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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.80, 963.28 and 350.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.80, 963.28 and 350.06 is: 524.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.80 : 963.28 = 350.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.80/963.28 = 350.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.80x = 963.28 × 350.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.80x = 337,199.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,199.45/642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.58

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