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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.50, 963.03 and 367.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.50, 963.03 and 367.98 is: 551.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.50 : 963.03 = 367.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.50/963.03 = 367.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.50x = 963.03 × 367.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.50x = 354,375.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,375.78/642.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.56

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