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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.96, 963.96 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.96, 963.96 and 354.32 is: 531.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.96 : 963.96 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.96/963.96 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.96x = 963.96 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.96x = 341,550.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,550.31/642.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.22

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