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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.87, 964.23 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.87, 964.23 and 368.10 is: 552.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.87 : 964.23 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.87/964.23 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.87x = 964.23 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.87x = 354,933.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,933.06/642.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.11

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