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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.36, 963.48 and 367.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.36, 963.48 and 367.59 is: 551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.36 : 963.48 = 367.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.36/963.48 = 367.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.36x = 963.48 × 367.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.36x = 354,165.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,165.61/642.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.35

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