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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.34, 961.29 and 276.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.34, 961.29 and 276.44 is: 414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.34 : 961.29 = 276.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.34/961.29 = 276.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.34x = 961.29 × 276.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.34x = 265,734.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,734.20/641.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.34

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