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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.26, 961.86 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.26, 961.86 and 276.28 is: 414.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.26 : 961.86 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.26/961.86 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.26x = 961.86 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.26x = 265,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,742.68/641.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.41

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