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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.32, 965.58 and 369.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.32, 965.58 and 369.44 is: 554.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.32 : 965.58 = 369.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.32/965.58 = 369.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.32x = 965.58 × 369.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.32x = 356,723.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,723.88/643.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.50

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