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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.36, 963.33 and 276.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.36, 963.33 and 276.92 is: 415.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.36 : 963.33 = 276.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.36/963.33 = 276.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.36x = 963.33 × 276.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.36x = 266,765.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,765.34/642.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.29

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