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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.42, 965.46 and 351.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.42, 965.46 and 351.13 is: 526.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.42 : 965.46 = 351.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.42/965.46 = 351.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.42x = 965.46 × 351.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.42x = 339,001.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,001.97/643.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.88

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