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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 965.08 and 278.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 965.08 and 278.23 is: 417.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 965.08 = 278.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/965.08 = 278.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 965.08 × 278.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 268,514.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,514.21/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.26

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