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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.56, 963.87 and 368.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.56, 963.87 and 368.53 is: 552.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.56 : 963.87 = 368.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.56/963.87 = 368.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.56x = 963.87 × 368.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.56x = 355,212.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,212.60/642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.81

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