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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.71, 965.16 and 355.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.71, 965.16 and 355.35 is: 532.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.71 : 965.16 = 355.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.71/965.16 = 355.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.71x = 965.16 × 355.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.71x = 342,969.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,969.61/643.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.80

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