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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.23, 966.14 and 383.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.23, 966.14 and 383.74 is: 576.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.23 : 966.14 = 383.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.23/966.14 = 383.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.23x = 966.14 × 383.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.23x = 370,749.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,749.36/643.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.38

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