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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.02, 961.30 and 367.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.02, 961.30 and 367.74 is: 550.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.02 : 961.30 = 367.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.02/961.30 = 367.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.02x = 961.30 × 367.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.02x = 353,508.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,508.46/642.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.62

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