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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.88, 963.18 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.88, 963.18 and 368.56 is: 552.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.88 : 963.18 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.88/963.18 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.88x = 963.18 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.88x = 354,989.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,989.62/642.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.19

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