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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.99, 964.14 and 350.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.99, 964.14 and 350.40 is: 525.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.99 : 964.14 = 350.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.99/964.14 = 350.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.99x = 964.14 × 350.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.99x = 337,834.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,834.66/642.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.41

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