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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 963.51 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 963.51 and 350.21 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 963.51 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/963.51 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 963.51 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 337,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,430.84/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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