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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.72, 963.72 and 277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.72, 963.72 and 277.40 is: 415.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.72 : 963.72 = 277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.72/963.72 = 277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.72x = 963.72 × 277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.72x = 267,335.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,335.93/642.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.94

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