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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.39, 963.38 and 277.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.39, 963.38 and 277.08 is: 415.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.39 : 963.38 = 277.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.39/963.38 = 277.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.39x = 963.38 × 277.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.39x = 266,927.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,927.13/642.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.53

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