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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 963.32 and 368.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 963.32 and 368.40 is: 552.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 963.32 = 368.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/963.32 = 368.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 963.32 × 368.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 354,887.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,887.09/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.78

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