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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 965.18 and 253.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 965.18 and 253.39 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 965.18 = 253.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/965.18 = 253.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 965.18 × 253.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 244,566.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,566.96/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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