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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.92, 963.24 and 368.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.92, 963.24 and 368.56 is: 553.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.92 : 963.24 = 368.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.92/963.24 = 368.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.92x = 963.24 × 368.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.92x = 355,011.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,011.73/641.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.05

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