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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.65, 963.93 and 368.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.65, 963.93 and 368.91 is: 552.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.65 : 963.93 = 368.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.65/963.93 = 368.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.65x = 963.93 × 368.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.65x = 355,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,603.42/643.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.48

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