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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.68, 964.62 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.68, 964.62 and 253.26 is: 379.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.68 : 964.62 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.68/964.62 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.68x = 964.62 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.68x = 244,299.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,299.66/643.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.54

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