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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.21, 964.03 and 350.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.21, 964.03 and 350.02 is: 524.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.21 : 964.03 = 350.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.21/964.03 = 350.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.21x = 964.03 × 350.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.21x = 337,429.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,429.78/643.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.60

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