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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 961.68 and 276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 961.68 and 276.06 is: 413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 961.68 = 276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/961.68 = 276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 961.68 × 276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 265,481.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,481.38/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.94

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