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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.18, 962.96 and 368.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.18, 962.96 and 368.19 is: 552.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.18 : 962.96 = 368.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.18/962.96 = 368.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.18x = 962.96 × 368.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.18x = 354,550.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,550.40/642.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.10

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