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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.32, 965.22 and 351.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.32, 965.22 and 351.18 is: 526.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.32 : 965.22 = 351.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.32/965.22 = 351.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.32x = 965.22 × 351.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.32x = 338,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,965.96/643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.90

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