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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.90, 961.92 and 383.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.90, 961.92 and 383.04 is: 573.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.90 : 961.92 = 383.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.90/961.92 = 383.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.90x = 961.92 × 383.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.90x = 368,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,453.84/642.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.11

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