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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 965.59 and 369.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 965.59 and 369.78 is: 554.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 965.59 = 369.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/965.59 = 369.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 965.59 × 369.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 357,054.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,054.95/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.58

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