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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.97, 962.91 and 349.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.97, 962.91 and 349.74 is: 523.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.97 : 962.91 = 349.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.97/962.91 = 349.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.97x = 962.91 × 349.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.97x = 336,768.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,768.14/642.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.77

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