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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.52, 965.32 and 210.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.52, 965.32 and 210.56 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.52 : 965.32 = 210.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.52/965.32 = 210.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.52x = 965.32 × 210.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.52x = 203,257.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,257.78/643.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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