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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.59, 963.86 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.59, 963.86 and 368.48 is: 552.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.59 : 963.86 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.59/963.86 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.59x = 963.86 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.59x = 355,159.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,159.23/642.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.70

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