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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.09, 961.73 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.09, 961.73 and 275.88 is: 413.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.09 : 961.73 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.09/961.73 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.09x = 961.73 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.09x = 265,322.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,322.07/641.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.86

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