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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.20, 963.16 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.20, 963.16 and 354.32 is: 530.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.20 : 963.16 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.20/963.16 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.20x = 963.16 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.20x = 341,266.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,266.85/643.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.58

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