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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.25, 965.08 and 354.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.25, 965.08 and 354.89 is: 532.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.25 : 965.08 = 354.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.25/965.08 = 354.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.25x = 965.08 × 354.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.25x = 342,497.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,497.24/643.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.45

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