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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.04, 963.60 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.04, 963.60 and 386.24 is: 578.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.04 : 963.60 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.04/963.60 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.04x = 963.60 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.04x = 372,180.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,180.86/643.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.78

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