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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.42, 964.86 and 253.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.42, 964.86 and 253.36 is: 379.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.42 : 964.86 = 253.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.42/964.86 = 253.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.42x = 964.86 × 253.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.42x = 244,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,456.93/643.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.93

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