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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.36, 962.06 and 276.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.36, 962.06 and 276.16 is: 414.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.36 : 962.06 = 276.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.36/962.06 = 276.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.36x = 962.06 × 276.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.36x = 265,682.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,682.49/641.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.25

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