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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.21, 963.30 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.21, 963.30 and 368.10 is: 552.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.21 : 963.30 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.21/963.30 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.21x = 963.30 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.21x = 354,590.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,590.73/642.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.14

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