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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.35, 964.04 and 368.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.35, 964.04 and 368.69 is: 553.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.35 : 964.04 = 368.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.35/964.04 = 368.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.35x = 964.04 × 368.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.35x = 355,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,425.24/642.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.32

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