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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 643.84, 965.76 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 643.84, 965.76 and 387.20 is: 580.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    643.84 : 965.76 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    643.84/965.76 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    643.84x = 965.76 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    643.84x = 373,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,942.27/643.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.80

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