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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.26, 965.50 and 335.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.26, 965.50 and 335.34 is: 503.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.26 : 965.50 = 335.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.26/965.50 = 335.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.26x = 965.50 × 335.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.26x = 323,769.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,769.93/643.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.32

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