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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.49, 964.64 and 350.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.49, 964.64 and 350.56 is: 525.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.49 : 964.64 = 350.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.49/964.64 = 350.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.49x = 964.64 × 350.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.49x = 338,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,166.28/643.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.52

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