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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 965.10 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 965.10 and 277.92 is: 416.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 965.10 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/965.10 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 965.10 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 268,220.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,220.59/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.89

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