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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.55, 965.12 and 369.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.55, 965.12 and 369.97 is: 554.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.55 : 965.12 = 369.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.55/965.12 = 369.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.55x = 965.12 × 369.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.55x = 357,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,061.18/643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.83

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