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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.72, 964.02 and 368.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.72, 964.02 and 368.98 is: 552.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.72 : 964.02 = 368.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.72/964.02 = 368.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.72x = 964.02 × 368.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.72x = 355,704.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,704.10/643.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.58

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