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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.83, 966.26 and 366.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.83, 966.26 and 366.36 is: 549.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.83 : 966.26 = 366.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.83/966.26 = 366.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.83x = 966.26 × 366.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.83x = 353,999.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,999.01/643.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.83

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