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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 964.86 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 964.86 and 253.22 is: 379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 964.86 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/964.86 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 964.86 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 244,321.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,321.85/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.84

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