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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.49, 965.01 and 253.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.49, 965.01 and 253.48 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.49 : 965.01 = 253.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.49/965.01 = 253.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.49x = 965.01 × 253.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.49x = 244,611.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,611.08/643.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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