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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.06, 962.20 and 383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.06, 962.20 and 383.20 is: 573.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.06 : 962.20 = 383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.06/962.20 = 383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.06x = 962.20 × 383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.06x = 368,715.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,715.04/643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.38

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