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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.47, 963.66 and 368.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.47, 963.66 and 368.73 is: 552.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.47 : 963.66 = 368.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.47/963.66 = 368.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.47x = 963.66 × 368.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.47x = 355,330.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,330.35/643.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.21

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