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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.26, 965.32 and 278.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.26, 965.32 and 278.08 is: 417.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.26 : 965.32 = 278.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.26/965.32 = 278.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.26x = 965.32 × 278.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.26x = 268,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,434.80/643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.31

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