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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.43, 963.78 and 368.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.43, 963.78 and 368.84 is: 552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.43 : 963.78 = 368.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.43/963.78 = 368.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.43x = 963.78 × 368.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.43x = 355,478.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,478.03/643.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.47

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