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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.24, 962.17 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.24, 962.17 and 367.50 is: 550.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.24 : 962.17 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.24/962.17 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.24x = 962.17 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.24x = 353,595.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,595.59/642.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.56

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