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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.22, 965.28 and 399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.22, 965.28 and 399.92 is: 600.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.22 : 965.28 = 399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.22/965.28 = 399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.22x = 965.28 × 399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.22x = 386,034.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,034.78/643.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.16

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