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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.06, 963.93 and 368.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.06, 963.93 and 368.58 is: 552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.06 : 963.93 = 368.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.06/963.93 = 368.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.06x = 963.93 × 368.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.06x = 355,285.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,285.32/643.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.49

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