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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.40, 965.52 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.40, 965.52 and 355.04 is: 532.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.40 : 965.52 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.40/965.52 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.40x = 965.52 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.40x = 342,798.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,798.22/643.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.79

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