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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.57, 964.28 and 277.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.57, 964.28 and 277.39 is: 416.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.57 : 964.28 = 277.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.57/964.28 = 277.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.57x = 964.28 × 277.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.57x = 267,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,483.53/642.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.27

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