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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.36, 963.60 and 369.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.36, 963.60 and 369.04 is: 552.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.36 : 963.60 = 369.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.36/963.60 = 369.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.36x = 963.60 × 369.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.36x = 355,606.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,606.94/643.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.73

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