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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 963.28 and 367.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 963.28 and 367.44 is: 551.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 963.28 = 367.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/963.28 = 367.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 963.28 × 367.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 353,947.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,947.60/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.11

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