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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.82, 964.29 and 350.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.82, 964.29 and 350.14 is: 525.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.82 : 964.29 = 350.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.82/964.29 = 350.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.82x = 964.29 × 350.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.82x = 337,636.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,636.50/642.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.24

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