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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.36, 965.56 and 365.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.36, 965.56 and 365.88 is: 549.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.36 : 965.56 = 365.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.36/965.56 = 365.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.36x = 965.56 × 365.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.36x = 353,278.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,278.18/643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.12

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