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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 965.56 and 356.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 965.56 and 356.94 is: 535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 965.56 = 356.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/965.56 = 356.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 965.56 × 356.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 344,642.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,642.16/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.43

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