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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.06, 962.43 and 367.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.06, 962.43 and 367.58 is: 550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.06 : 962.43 = 367.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.06/962.43 = 367.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.06x = 962.43 × 367.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.06x = 353,765.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,765.21/642.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.98

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