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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.42, 962.49 and 368.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.42, 962.49 and 368.70 is: 552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.42 : 962.49 = 368.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.42/962.49 = 368.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.42x = 962.49 × 368.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.42x = 354,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,870.06/642.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.40

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