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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.51, 964.50 and 369.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.51, 964.50 and 369.79 is: 554.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.51 : 964.50 = 369.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.51/964.50 = 369.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.51x = 964.50 × 369.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.51x = 356,662.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,662.46/643.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.25

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