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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.37, 966.36 and 383.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.37, 966.36 and 383.88 is: 576.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.37 : 966.36 = 383.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.37/966.36 = 383.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.37x = 966.36 × 383.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.37x = 370,966.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,966.28/643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.60

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