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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.51, 963 and 368.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.51, 963 and 368.79 is: 552.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.51 : 963 = 368.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.51/963 = 368.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.51x = 963 × 368.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.51x = 355,144.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,144.77/642.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.75

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