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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.60, 964.31 and 369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.60, 964.31 and 369.23 is: 554.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.60 : 964.31 = 369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.60/964.31 = 369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.60x = 964.31 × 369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.60x = 356,052.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,052.18/642.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.08

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