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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.38, 963.93 and 369.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.38, 963.93 and 369.06 is: 552.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.38 : 963.93 = 369.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.38/963.93 = 369.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.38x = 963.93 × 369.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.38x = 355,748.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,748.01/643.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.94

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