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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.16, 961.92 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.16, 961.92 and 275.97 is: 414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.16 : 961.92 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.16/961.92 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.16x = 961.92 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.16x = 265,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,461.06/641.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.03

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