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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.25, 963.24 and 277.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.25, 963.24 and 277.21 is: 415.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.25 : 963.24 = 277.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.25/963.24 = 277.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.25x = 963.24 × 277.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.25x = 267,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,019.76/642.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.76

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