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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.69, 964.87 and 253.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.69, 964.87 and 253.53 is: 380.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.69 : 964.87 = 253.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.69/964.87 = 253.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.69x = 964.87 × 253.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.69x = 244,623.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,623.49/643.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.04

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