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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.71, 965.55 and 369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.71, 965.55 and 369.60 is: 554.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.71 : 965.55 = 369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.71/965.55 = 369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.71x = 965.55 × 369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.71x = 356,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,867.28/643.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.39

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