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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.46, 965.20 and 268.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.46, 965.20 and 268.16 is: 402.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.46 : 965.20 = 268.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.46/965.20 = 268.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.46x = 965.20 × 268.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.46x = 258,828.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,828.03/643.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.24

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