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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.33, 963.77 and 277.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.33, 963.77 and 277.43 is: 416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.33 : 963.77 = 277.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.33/963.77 = 277.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.33x = 963.77 × 277.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.33x = 267,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,372.51/642.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.25

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