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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.18, 963.98 and 350.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.18, 963.98 and 350.84 is: 525.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.18 : 963.98 = 350.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.18/963.98 = 350.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.18x = 963.98 × 350.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.18x = 338,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,202.74/643.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.83

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