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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.02, 964.53 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.02, 964.53 and 355.02 is: 532.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.02 : 964.53 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.02/964.53 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.02x = 964.53 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.02x = 342,427.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,427.44/643.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.53

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