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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 962.37 and 368.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 962.37 and 368.01 is: 551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 962.37 = 368.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/962.37 = 368.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 962.37 × 368.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 354,161.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,161.78/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.60

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