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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 641.57, 961.79 and 276.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 641.57, 961.79 and 276.39 is: 414.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    641.57 : 961.79 = 276.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    641.57/961.79 = 276.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    641.57x = 961.79 × 276.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    641.57x = 265,827.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,827.76/641.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.34

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