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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.34, 963.71 and 277.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.34, 963.71 and 277.14 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.34 : 963.71 = 277.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.34/963.71 = 277.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.34x = 963.71 × 277.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.34x = 267,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,082.59/642.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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