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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 964.68 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 964.68 and 253.31 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 964.68 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/964.68 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 964.68 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 244,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,358.74/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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