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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.13, 962.44 and 368.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.13, 962.44 and 368.35 is: 552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.13 : 962.44 = 368.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.13/962.44 = 368.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.13x = 962.44 × 368.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.13x = 354,514.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,514.77/642.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.09

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