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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.12, 965.36 and 354.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.12, 965.36 and 354.76 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.12 : 965.36 = 354.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.12/965.36 = 354.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.12x = 965.36 × 354.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.12x = 342,469.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,469.34/643.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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