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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.93, 963.78 and 334.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.93, 963.78 and 334.18 is: 500.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.93 : 963.78 = 334.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.93/963.78 = 334.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.93x = 963.78 × 334.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.93x = 322,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,076.00/642.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.95

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