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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.09, 965.93 and 383.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.09, 965.93 and 383.60 is: 576.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.09 : 965.93 = 383.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.09/965.93 = 383.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.09x = 965.93 × 383.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.09x = 370,532.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,532.19/643.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.17

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