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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.30, 962.46 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.30, 962.46 and 368.52 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.30 : 962.46 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.30/962.46 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.30x = 962.46 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.30x = 354,685.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,685.76/642.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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