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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.05, 963.90 and 252.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.05, 963.90 and 252.90 is: 379.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.05 : 963.90 = 252.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.05/963.90 = 252.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.05x = 963.90 × 252.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.05x = 243,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,770.31/643.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.08

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