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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642.76, 963.82 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642.76, 963.82 and 277.34 is: 415.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642.76 : 963.82 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642.76/963.82 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642.76x = 963.82 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642.76x = 267,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,305.84/642.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.87

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