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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.43, 965.39 and 273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.43, 965.39 and 273.33 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.43 : 965.39 = 273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.43/965.39 = 273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.43x = 965.39 × 273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.43x = 263,868.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,868.68/643.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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