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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.41, 965.52 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.41, 965.52 and 354.78 is: 532.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.41 : 965.52 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.41/965.52 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.41x = 965.52 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.41x = 342,547.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,547.19/643.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.39

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