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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.64, 965.46 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.64, 965.46 and 369.59 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.64 : 965.46 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.64/965.46 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.64x = 965.46 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.64x = 356,824.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,824.36/643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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