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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.11, 961.74 and 368.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.11, 961.74 and 368.06 is: 551.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.11 : 961.74 = 368.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.11/961.74 = 368.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.11x = 961.74 × 368.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.11x = 353,973.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,973.22/642.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.27

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