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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 962.34 and 277.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 962.34 and 277.02 is: 415.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 962.34 = 277.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/962.34 = 277.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 962.34 × 277.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 266,587.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,587.43/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.25

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