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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.53, 963.55 and 277.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.53, 963.55 and 277.29 is: 415.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.53 : 963.55 = 277.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.53/963.55 = 277.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.53x = 963.55 × 277.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.53x = 267,182.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,182.78/642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.83

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