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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.40, 964.04 and 277.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.40, 964.04 and 277.32 is: 416.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.40 : 964.04 = 277.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.40/964.04 = 277.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.40x = 964.04 × 277.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.40x = 267,347.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,347.57/642.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.17

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