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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.60, 966.48 and 350.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.60, 966.48 and 350.92 is: 526.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.60 : 966.48 = 350.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.60/966.48 = 350.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.60x = 966.48 × 350.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.60x = 339,157.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,157.16/643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.97

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