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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.73, 965.59 and 369.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.73, 965.59 and 369.95 is: 554.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.73 : 965.59 = 369.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.73/965.59 = 369.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.73x = 965.59 × 369.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.73x = 357,214.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,214.27/643.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.92

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