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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.03, 963.27 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.03, 963.27 and 368.35 is: 552.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.03 : 963.27 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.03/963.27 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.03x = 963.27 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.03x = 354,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,820.50/642.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.65

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