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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.47, 964.10 and 369.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.47, 964.10 and 369.09 is: 553.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.47 : 964.10 = 369.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.47/964.10 = 369.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.47x = 964.10 × 369.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.47x = 355,840.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,840.59/642.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.87

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