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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.42, 962.09 and 266.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.42, 962.09 and 266.12 is: 399.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.42 : 962.09 = 266.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.42/962.09 = 266.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.42x = 962.09 × 266.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.42x = 256,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,025.25/641.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.16

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