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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.82, 965.79 and 351.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.82, 965.79 and 351.14 is: 526.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.82 : 965.79 = 351.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.82/965.79 = 351.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.82x = 965.79 × 351.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.82x = 339,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,127.50/643.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.74

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