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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.44, 964.38 and 369.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.44, 964.38 and 369.02 is: 553.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.44 : 964.38 = 369.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.44/964.38 = 369.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.44x = 964.38 × 369.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.44x = 355,875.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,875.51/642.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.94

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